Quotes from Raashi Khanna

Coming from the Malayalam sets, when I went to Telugu, people told me that I wasn't acting and that it felt dead. It was very subtle in Malayalam, while it is slightly dramatic in Telugu. It is quite fascinating to understand what each industry expects of you and work according to that.

I struggled a bit with Malayalam, but it was easier speaking Tamil; it is closer to Telugu.

Learning Telugu was scary.

I eat properly and work out a lot.

As much as I like being part of commercial films that give me visibility with a wide audience, and love being the glamourous girl, at the end of the day, I am an actor, and nothing can be more satisfying than being appreciated for my craft.

I completely understand how temporary fame is, and I keep my sanity at all times.

After completing my honours in English, I remember getting a photograph clicked at a promotional booth put up by Vaseline in a mall. I was just having some fun with my friends, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I will be on the cover of 'Femina.'

I am a geek. I am always in books.

I have always been fascinated by Kollywood because of the interesting scripts and genres that they come up with.

I wish to continue to essay roles that will help me find my place in the audience's hearts.

Praise is good. Some people over-praise, though. Genuine appreciation is rare to come by.

I don't think I was bubbly in 'Oohalu Gusagusalade.' It was a real character.

Acting was not on my radar ever, but after shooting my first film, I have realised that this is my calling.

My debut film, 'Madras Cafe,' is a political thriller in which John Abraham plays an army officer. My character's name is Ruby Singh, and I play John's wife, with all the strappings of an army man's wife.

'Bengal Tiger' is huge film for me, and I had a blast working with both Ravi Teja and Tamannaah.

I have always taken it very easy, believed in myself. Whatever I bring to the table, I put my heart and soul into it.

I love wearing heels but don't wear it too often because I am comfortable about my height. And for me, comfort comes first.

My journey of working in Telugu filmdom has helped me grow as an actor and person.

I just believe in working hard, and whatever comes my way, I try and give it my best.

I honestly believe that you can change your destiny by working hard.

Having started with Bollywood and then moving to Telugu industry, I feel that it is not possible to survive without talent in any industry.

When a person is juggling a lot of emotions in a single day, it can take a toll.

It was a surprise for my family when I told them that I was offered 'Madras Cafe.' My family was initially worried because I have got no film background.

I really want to do roles that have some substance, and I hope writers give us that importance. I can't alone stand up and demand roles like that. It's a collective thing. Writers have to believe in heroines and understand that there's more to a woman than just her curves. It's not that they can't do it. They just choose not to.