Quotes from Sobhita Dhulipala

Anurag sir is very specific about his casting.

Anurag sir is someone every actor would want to work with.

Getting recognized for my skill is very important to me. 'Raman Raghav 2.0' gave me that.

As a person, I am an introvert.

I enjoy experimenting with food and dish out innovative food items as well.

Doing modeling was a fun thing for me. At a young age, being able to earn was exciting. I got to work with some very talented designers and models. But there was always a yearning in me to do something more.

One's character is reflected in their choices after all. I'm glad to have been making ones that make my heart soar.

I'm 87% socially awkward.

When I started working in Mumbai, I was interested in working in the indie and niche spaces, as they do make really good cinema, driven by good stories. But then, I decided to explore everything possible.

I was initially excited about modelling, but soon, I started feeling detached with the job. I wanted dynamic growth in whatever I did.

It has been quite a journey from Miss India to modelling and acting.

I do not morally judge any character and resist judging anybody in real life, too.

Getting a part in 'Raman Raghav 2.0' was an unbelievable moment. I couldn't believe that it was happening to me.

Finding that people are searching for my name and work on IMDb, which is the biggest data base for movies and celebrities in the world, is immensely special and motivating.

When I moved to Mumbai for college, it was bit of a culture shock.

My friend was interning at the Miss India office and asked me to go for an audition. I just wanted to clear one basic round to show it to my friends. 'I'm in this mind space, and I can do this, losers.' I cleared the first round, and then I wanted to do more.

Being a part of 'Mothoon' was unexpectedly character-building.

Right after college, I participated in the Miss India contest and then went on to pursue modelling, as that seemed like the logical next step. But pretty soon, I started to feel stagnant in that profession.

All I know is that it is important to stand up for ourselves, no matter how inconvenient the reality is.

I think the obsession with fair skin should end.

Renowned people from all fields receive unnecessary flak so often. Anonymity is misused, and it is a terrible thing to want to break somebody's spirit.

My parents have always been supportive. I come from a very simple middle class family, where the upbringing is very traditional. So for them to give me the kind of freedom to exercise my choices is very fortunate for me.

I see myself as a storyteller and want to do films that are being made all over the world.

The day women begin to feel good about themselves, they will truly feel empowered, and only they can do that for themselves. It will happen the day we stop seeking validation.