Quotes from Athiya Shetty

My dad got into the film industry around the time I was born.

I did not watch many of my father's films because he used to do action movies. So when anyone punched my dad I used to get scared. I have loved him in comedies. I loved him in 'Hera Pheri.'

My father is very hardworking and since I was a child, the one thing that I have noticed about him is his dedication. I have adopted that from him. He is always on time. He always maintains his professionalism.

I am a big fan of Sabyasachi and I would definitely love to walk the ramp for him some day.

I am a sensitive person and am emotional, but will never show it. I am a giver as I feel for people, but I don't give to everybody. But if I connect with the person and genuinely feel for the person, then I will.

My father is a realistic person when it comes to the industry.

The media has been sweet to me. It's because of my dad and the goodwill that he shares with them. The media genuinely loves him, and has given me a bit of that love. I'm lucky.

You see, I get a lot of love and appreciation from the elders of the film industry as well as from the media fraternity by default because of the goodwill that my father has earned.

I practice gratitude everyday.

There were days when I would feel extremely nervous and insecure, wondering if I was making the right decisions and going about my career correctly.

I am a joker in my family. I don't need to do anything, but the things I say and my actions make everyone laugh without even realizing.

People want to work with you because you're hardworking.

Don't think about fashion too much. It should be something you should have fun with.

I try to workout around four to five times a week.

I feel I am confident in my own skin and I think that's important for any girl. It reflects in the way you speak, in the way you walk and sit.

I was the most tomboy kid ever wearing chappals and pyjama and running around.

The most important things that children want from you are your time and love.

You should sign a movie you want to be part of, which is why I signed 'Mubarakan.'

I never knew anything about Bollywood before I signed 'Hero.'

I did not find living alone difficult. In fact, it was such a liberating feeling because simple things like ironing my clothes, doing laundry, making my bed made me feel independent and gave me the sense of accomplishment that I can do it myself.

People think that I am very innocent and elegant, but I am the complete opposite of that.

Salman sir has always told me three things: Be humble. Hard work is extremely important. That's what takes you forward in life.

I remember meeting Shah Rukh Khan sir on the sets of 'Main Hoon Naa' and I am a huge fan of him.

I don't judge people who are in item numbers.