Hansika Motwani

I'm not bothered about what others are doing. All I want to do is excel in whatever it is that I do.

I don't have a favourite romantic scene, but I enjoy romantic movies like 'Ghost' and 'Music and Lyrics.'

I like to collect DVDs of most English films.

I've finished 12th standard from Poddar International and enrolled for B.A. in political science in Cambridge University, London. It's a correspondence course, and I'll go to London for my exams once a year. That way, I can devote more time to films.

Since I come from an educated background, I love to study.

Even when I turn 60, they'll call me a child actor.

My character in 'OK OK' has a lot of attitude, and it is an interesting one.

When I was shooting in Pollachi, I had tried out a lot of local food, most of them I don't remember the names of.

I went around Coimbatore quite often while I was shooting for Velayudham. It's a fascinating place with a lot of energy.

Brad Pitt is amazingly talented and equally good-looking, too.

I'm competing with myself first, as my aim is to improve my performance in every film.

Building a home for neglected senior citizens is my long time dream.

I have painted gods, and goddesses too, and my favourite is Ganesha and Radha Krishna.

As an actor, it is okay to fall and get up. Then you can give your best. Sometimes audiences don't receive it well, but you have to take it in the right sense. It is part and parcel of being in the industry.

When I turned 21, I started losing weight - again, a normal thing for any girl my age. I did not take a conscious decision to reduce my weight.

I entered the industry at very young age, and I was like any normal girl at the age of 17 or 18. At that age, most girls are a little plump.

Ravi Teja helps the co-artistes, and he is a very kind person.

I love Chennai and its people. My mother always tells me, 'You should have been born a South Indian!'

My mom has helped me nurture my interest and hone my talent.

I have not seen 'Vaalu' yet, but I am sure it will be good.

Obviously I will promote 'Vaalu.' It is my film. I am the lead actress in it; I play a major part, and I will promote the film.

I am in love with myself, with my friends, with my family, with kids, with life and my movies.

Silence is my dignity.

People don't know that when there is something running in my mind, I start smiling. If I'm angry, I smile and blush.

I am a very reserved person and have very few friends in the industry, while most of my close ones are from school and college.

I make sure that whatever film I do, I enjoy my role.

Everyone has a breakup in their lives, and I think everyone should experience love.

I can say that I don't compete with others and only with myself because I do so many films.

Everyone has their opinion, and if no one criticizes, how will I improve my work?

I am very lucky I got fans, and I interact with them personally. I know that they have poured their love on me unconditionally, and all I can do is work hard and be kind to them.

I'm very punctual. I wish I could change this about myself because most people around me are not.

I keep going to New York every year for 20 to 25 days. I love it there, but I can't imagine settling in any place other than India.

Every good movie I watch, the hero becomes my favourite. I start blushing every time a hero romances a heroine.

I think it is very important for all actors to complete their studies side by side.

I watch my films with my mum and other family members, you know. I also know there are thousands of women who watch my films. I don't want to set wrong examples.

Asked to choose between money and fame, I'd choose the latter every time.

Fame gives you a high.

I am only a dog lover, and I have a nice fawn-colored one at home.

In 'Manithan' I did not again play a bubbly thing, but my character was calm and composed.

I am not a party person.

'Power' is a very special film for me and is one of the finest films of my career. I have played a character that I have never done before. My role has a lot of comedy.

I make it a point to study the character I do, and if the story demands that I wear a particular outfit, I'm game.

As a 17-year-old, I remember positively dreading dance sequences. I would come to shoots, quaking with nervousness at the idea of making other artistes do retakes due to my mistakes.

My parents have put in a lot of efforts for me. Whatever I am and wherever I am is because of them. I won't do anything to displease them.

I paint, and painting gives me my much needed break from my routine. Painting was a subject in my school, and I developed a liking for the lines and colours and started practising in my free time. It helps me de-stress amidst my hectic shooting schedules.

My mum is my biggest critic. She said I was good for the first film, but I can still be better, and I need to polish my acting skills.

All actresses, including me, want to look great on screen.

I'm worth every penny because I'm a complete professional who does her work well.

The camera and I have always had good chemistry.

There is no point in pointing fingers because there are three fingers pointing back at you.