Quotes from Navya Nair

Ever since I got married, my acting career has taken a backseat.

I was always a performer even as a child; I loved delving into various characters.

Actually, I try different kinds of exercise. I do functional training, Zumba, classical dance and walking.

I want to start a blog.

I am always for change. But I believe in slow and inevitable change and not a forced one, all of a sudden.

Sibi Malayali sir saw a picture of me in a Malayalam daily and felt I was suited for a role in his movie 'Ishtam.' My parents were opposed to it as they felt I was too young, but I persisted and prevailed.

I act for my fans. I expect them to enjoy my performance rather than starting fan clubs.

After completing 'Aadum Koothu,' I was assigned to act with Cheran again for 'Mayakkannadi.' I learnt a lot working with him.

I am fortunate to have acted with a talented film personality like Cheran in two consecutive films.

I want to sustain the good name that I earned acting in 'Azhagiya Theeyae.' I am selecting my roles very carefully.

Before marriage, I was a very shy person with mood swings. But, now I can balance that and have become a better and stronger person.

In the Malayalam industry, artistes are expected to provide bulk dates to film-makers. But now that I'm working in different languages, that's a problem for me.

Films just happened to me. After coming to the industry, I became dedicated.

I am seriously thinking of making dance as my major profession.

I avoid carbohydrates-rich food like rice and rice products. Instead, eat fluids, proteins and fibre-rich food items.

I feel extremely secure to be part of the film industry.

I feel very happy when people ask me about my fitness mantra.

Let me marry in a normal way. I know I'm a public figure, but the person I'm getting married to might need privacy.

I'm not eloping. When I get married, everyone will know.

I met Santosh and we vibed well. As our horoscopes also matched, we decided to get married.

I do glamorous roles only when the script demands it and that too with limitations.

I have this demure, girl-next-door image and audiences will not accept me in glamour roles.

So I view acting as a thoroughly involved performance with the maximum of sincerity and devotion.

So much of grandeur and richness in songs unnerve me.