Quotes from Padmapriya Janakiraman

As an actress I am totally open to offers as an individual and want to treat every opportunity with same spirit.

Three months after reaching the U.S., hurricane Sandy struck, and I had to spend four days in the university shelter. Though I have worked for projects on environment displacement in the past, it was the first time that I actually experienced one and understood how attached one can be to your regular shelter.

I am extremely choosy about my roles as I want variety; I would like to work with the best of people.

Professionally, I haven't done any film in 2013 as I was studying in NYU.

As an actor, I just made the most of the opportunities that came my way and I owe it to my directors for having given me characters with substance, as I have never gone around asking for a role.

As an artiste, you get a high when you are given roles that are challenging.

If the character you play on screen has to have life, you should dub in your own voice.

My entry into films was forced, and I always had an affinity towards academics. Having said that, it is the artiste within that urged me to say yes to acting.

Malayalam films just fell into my lap.

I am not a person who wants to be in the limelight all the time.