Quotes from Koel Mallick

I am basically very introvert and shy, but when in the presence of the audience, my celeb image requires me to reciprocate their affection.

Rane is a big help... he is a hands-on father, sometimes delightfully changing nappies.

What to Expect When You're Expecting' was gifted to me by my best friend Antara, a new mom herself. The book helped me enormously.

You know, exercise should always be fun otherwise you don't feel motivated enough to hit the gym regularly.

When I get my script in hand, I make it a point to completely know my script well. It is something that comes automatically to me. That is my basic homework.

I pay heed to all the criticisms about me. Paying heed to them is a sure way of improving. It is a learning experience.

As an actress, I would love to know the marks given to me by the audience. In the beginning, I used to take reviews very seriously. Then, most reviews had different things to say.

Life is tough, but mothers are tougher.

Knowingly or unknowingly, every person has a particular role to play in their lives. When you are with your friends you are something else. When you are with your partner you are something else. When you are with your parents you are something else. So different sides of a personality come across.

Life experiences help in understanding the character. And many things come to your mind regarding the character sketch when you read the script as many times as possible.

My day starts with chants, prayers, yoga and meditation.

Yoga is highly relaxing and beneficial in the long run.

I enjoy yoga a lot. Dhanurasana, Matsyasana and Pranayama are my favourite.

Life is a roller-coaster ride and come what may, one should embrace everything with a smile.

As an actor I want to explore myself and really want to break the stereotype. I want to go beyond my comfort zone.

I was studying psychology honours and was very happy in that zone. I had dreams of pursuing higher education. When the first film happened and another one after that, I was not sure about sticking around in this career. It was never my dream.

After going through a really tight schedule and sharing some great moments with a team, the last day shoot always turns out to an emotional experience.

Now I know what it feels to be a working mother - it's a mixed feeling. A part of me wants to face the camera, the other wants to stay with my son. But I am sure when the camera rolls, I'll forget everything else.

We act as romantics before the camera to make people understand there is actually no love once the freshness is gone in certain journey of life.

When a film engages a lot of family members, then automatically a sense of nostalgia works for them. That once upon a time they were a part of a joint family.

I feel, it is essential to see oneself on-screen so as to be a better judge of one's performance.

When you are living a character, the emotional graph comes pretty organically.

I like exercise that makes you stronger from within. Exercise is not just about looking good from the outside.