Sherlyn Chopra

Initially, when I was a nobody in the eyes of the world, I would often approach filmmakers hoping that they would see in me the potential that I saw in me.

Nice, beautiful girls get bullied online because all it takes is one jerk with a log-in and a grudge to launch a vicious, nameless attack.

I'm sure critics feel that there's more to me than superficial glamor.

During my school days, I was the darling of the pastor in my church.

I don't mind being compared to anyone and it doesn't make any difference to me.

I believe that every woman should be proud of her sexuality and that's one of the several ways to feel liberated.

As I am a seeker of truth, I refuse to believe in every bit of dogma as a fact.

I wanted to do something risque in 2012 and that's when the thought of being a Playboy cover girl crossed my mind.

I understand the insecurities that come with being a part of showbiz. You need not just talent but a little bit of madness to be on top of the game.

I don't want to be part of films that are just manufactured, and not made with true passion; I only want to be part of interesting, intriguing storytelling.

There is a huge contrast between what others think who I am and my real self.

Yes, I express myself through tweets and other media. But it's just because I love expressing myself; it's a non-stop urge in me.

I look up to entrepreneurs who command respect and attention for daring to think out of the box and act accordingly.

During my initial days of modeling, I started dating men much older than my age who would pamper me silly with expensive gifts.

I not only excelled in academics but also in extra-curricular activities.

As a little girl, I aspired to be a doctor not just because my late father was a doctor but because I was mainly intrigued by science.

When I met Raj Kundra for the first time, I thought my whole life would change. I thought I'd get big breaks. I never thought Shilpa Shetty's husband would make me do wrong things.

Raj Kundra was my mentor. He had misguided me, saying whatever I was shooting was for glamour. He even told me that Shilpa Shetty likes my videos and photos.

My birthdays were always celebrated with much pomp.

I love to engage in creativity everyday.

Raj Kundra kept telling me that Shilpa Shetty liked my videos and photos. This gave me more motivation to work on such videos. When you are motivated by people like Shilpa Shetty, you don't understand what's right and wrong. When I was praised for making such videos, it gave me a push to do more.

In our pursuit of happiness, we fall in love, get out of tiring relationships, change our jobs, our friends and our lifestyless.

My regular diet mostly comprises of high protein and adequate carbohydrates.

My words have always either attracted a strong mind or offended a weak one.

I feel that belief is such a powerful force that it can spread the light even in the most hopeless situations.

I'm glad to be a part of the era which has witnessed a huge revolution. Be it politics, cinema, sports, business or any other arena, women across the globe including India are in great form mentally, physically and consciously to undertake greater responsibilities and tougher challenges that are often encountered on paths less travelled.

To be making my debut at Cannes at the time of the celebration of hundred years of Hindi cinema is going to be an incredible experience that will truly enrich and enlighten me in more ways than one.

I'm quite conventional at heart.

In the midst of all our emotional upheaval caused by ambition, aggression, rejection, transition, addiction, limitation and competition, the one thing that remains constant within us is our deep desire to be happy.

I am today's youth. At 26, I understand their pulse. We don't look for a reason to celebrate life. We just do it.

A woman with an hourglass figure can wear almost any type of swimwear and look good.

To look good in a swimsuit one needs to know what suits one's particular shape.

Well-fitting and nice-looking swimwear is of utmost importance as it is the only item one wears on the beach.

To be able to choose flattering clothes is necessary.

I spent around Rs 25 lakh and went in for a plastic surgery at a Hyderabad hospital, and now I am the proud owner of a perfect heart-shaped bum.

None of the Bollywood heroines have butts like Salma Hayek and J Lo.

I was always curvy but I wanted to change the way my derriere looked.

I enjoy eating fresh fruits, salads, lean protein, leafy vegetables, brown rice/brown bread and eggless cakes.

I like to set challenging targets every time I swim or run on the treadmill or indulge in weight training.

I have no secret to staying fit.

I'm a person who values excellence, freedom and liberation.

I'm today's woman, candid and a woman of substance.

I do not speak Malayalam and am putting strenuous effort in developing command over the language.

'Bad Girl,' the Mollywood flick to be helmed by filmmaker Shajiyem wherein I essay the role of a super model, will be released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.

There is no harm in admitting one's mistakes.

I'm an Indian and I shall not do anything that goes against my ethos.

I do not want to limit my celebration of 'love' to just twenty-four hours in a year. I would like to pamper and be pampered all through the year. And so, the concept of Valentine's Day does not interest me at all.

The cowards and the impatient can enjoy one night stands as it takes a great deal of patience, unconditional love, trust, fearlessness and a deep sense of individuality to maintain relationships.

I remember the one time, when I was in the 10th grade and the school president, my entire school had surprised me with a birthday song during the morning assembly. It will always be a very special memory!