Top 44 Raashi Khanna Quotes

‘Bengal Tiger’ is huge film for me, and I had a blast working with both Ravi Teja and Tamannaah.

Coming from the Malayalam sets, when I went to Telugu, people told me that I wasn’t acting and that it felt dead. It was very subtle in Malayalam, while it is slightly dramatic in Telugu. It is quite fascinating to understand what each industry expects of you and work according to that.

I do try to look at scripts and keep an eye out for challenging roles.

My journey of working in Telugu filmdom has helped me grow as an actor and person.

No matter what strategies you make, if you don’t get the right script, everything is going to go down.

I have always been fascinated by Kollywood because of the interesting scripts and genres that they come up with.

Be it the team or script, everything about ‘Imaikkaa Nodigal’ is special to me. The script is nothing like what I have done before.

I had been living out of a suitcase in hotels, and that was getting to me, so I bought a new house in Hyderabad. I wanted the comfort and warmth of my own home when I return from hectic shootings.

If you prove yourself as an actor, you will land good roles.

I have sung some songs in Telugu and Malayalam. And I want to sing in Tamil, too.

Doing comedy is very challenging, as I am a shy person in real life.

My Hyderabad home is an extension to my family’s Delhi residence.

My debut film, ‘Madras Cafe,’ is a political thriller in which John Abraham plays an army officer. My character’s name is Ruby Singh, and I play John’s wife, with all the strappings of an army man’s wife.

I don’t think I was bubbly in ‘Oohalu Gusagusalade.’ It was a real character.

I am conscious of making choices that balance the performance and commercial aspects. It’s easy to get stereotyped in this industry.

‘Jai Lava Kusa’ will see a very new me. From my styling to the way I look, everything is very fresh.

You evolve with each and every film you do. In every film that I did, I learnt something or the other, and I am constantly learning and hopefully becoming better.

As much as I love to do commercial films, a touching romantic film like Mani Ratnam’s ‘Geethanjali’ will satiate my creative appetite.

I learnt to keep my acting subtle.

After completing my honours in English, I remember getting a photograph clicked at a promotional booth put up by Vaseline in a mall. I was just having some fun with my friends, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I will be on the cover of ‘Femina.’

As for the future, you can never predict it, so I don’t even think about it.

What more can an actor ask for than being surrounded by scripts to choose from?

I’m happy doing good projects.

I wasn’t sure if I would survive in the film industry in the beginning. So, I gave myself six months to see if things fall in place, and luckily, soon after I moved to Mumbai, I began getting modelling and acting offers.

I don’t like being put into a category.

Radha Krishna Sir, the director of ‘Jil,’ had seen ‘Madras Cafe’ and liked my acting in it. He wanted a performer and so got me on board.

Whatever the language, I will make the best of the opportunities coming my way.

The coffee in Araku is the best I have had so far.

Sometimes, I do zumba and a lot of yoga.

Whenever I get a chance, I try spending as much time as possible with my family.

I would love to work with everyone, but I am not desperate. Things will happen eventually.

I don’t have any acting or theatre background.

I have always wanted to sing at some point in my life. In fact, when I was shooting for ‘Oohalu Gusagusalaade,’ I would randomly start singing on the sets, and I even earned a nickname ‘Radio’ on that film.

As for body-shaming, there will always be people who will love chubby people and those who will dislike them.

I love wearing heels but don’t wear it too often because I am comfortable about my height. And for me, comfort comes first.

Competition exists everywhere.

After being signed for ‘Madras Cafe,’ I joined Jogi Singh’s acting classes, where I learned the basic nuances.

I am inspired by the work done by Vidya Balan and Priyanka Chopra. They are both versatile and extremely talented actors.

I’d say an ideal wardrobe should have a mix of high-fashion gowns, clothes that spell ‘boho chic,’ and at least a few things that are playful.

I had been comfortable with the simple ‘girl next door’ look for a long time. But then, I really wanted to get out of that zone and experiment with my style.

Apart from work, I really have no time for myself. I am literally living out of a suitcase. But I love my life!

Praise is good. Some people over-praise, though. Genuine appreciation is rare to come by.

It was a surprise for my family when I told them that I was offered ‘Madras Cafe.’ My family was initially worried because I have got no film background.

I won’t be satisfied with only commercial roles.