Quotes from Roop Durgapal

I am eagerly waiting to play the lead role in a romantic show! I have such a strong role in 'Balika Vadhu,' but none of the guys in the show romance me on screen.

I love the affection that people in Gujarat shower artists with.

If actors can show their abs, why can't women show their bikini bods?

Apart from acting and singing, there is a philanthropist inside me who craves to do something for the needy and less fortunate.

I had water phobia since childhood without any reason as such.

None of my on-screen roles have been outright negative. They have all been grey, and that is how it is in reality, too. None of us are nice and sweet 24/7.

Good movies are my weakness. I have seen several international movies ranging from English to Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese.

It's better to play negative lead roles than portray just any other character on the show.

The difference between playing a positive and a negative role is only in the portrayal.

The best part about reality shows is that they make you a well known name.

When I read in newspapers that farmers are dying because of water shortage, I felt deeply pained that we have best of everything, yet we complain so much, whereas there are people who do not even have access to basic necessities of life.

It was nice working with a jolly team in 'Gangaa.' I was well-acquainted with the production team, which was same on 'Balika Vadhu.'

I have been giving live performances since childhood, and I continue to do so professionally.

When at home, I pray to all forms of Goddess Durga for health, wealth, peace, and prosperity for me and my family.

A guy should always pursue the girl.

I am not in the favour of a girl running after a guy. My traditional thinking is that a guy should pursue first. Personally, also, I would never run after a guy.

I'm particularly fond of sci-fi and fantasy genres.

I'm always game for movies based on time travel. Hopefully, someday, I'll be a part of a time travel series of films.

I have a long way to go as far as my acting career is concerned. Lots of milestones are to be achieved and dreams to be fulfilled. I would someday want to do playback singing, too, as I am a very passionate singer.

Even though half of my stint in 'Balika Vadhu' was positive, people majorly remembered me for the negative part I played initially.

I was pushed into Zumba by one of the trainers in my gym. He saw me looking inside the Zumba room, so he told me to just go and start.

As a kid, I would keep telling my younger sister that I was a fairy who had come here to spend time with them. And I actually got to play one!

Zumba is so energising and refreshing. It's totally fun. My face turns red at the end of the session, and I feel like I am ready to take over the world.

I have several Gujarati friends in Mumbai, and I keep eating from their tiffin boxes whenever we meet. I love Gujarati food!