to be different and do more than just normal . I ' ve done everything from taping while skydiving and shooting with large reptiles , and keeping my horizon large enough to be a brand ambassador for fashion lines to sports . I ' ve always stepped out of my comfort zone and tried something new , and it ' s always been a pleasant experience .
Q . Besides being an stage artist , what other training have you had ( voice , dance , stage combat , etc .)?
I ' m not professionally trained in anything I do , but have succeeded tremendously in everything I touched . I ' m a great example to everyone who wants to do something , but always feared that they might not have the experience or professional training . All you need is the willingness to learn and succeed . I ' m an actor today , a model tomorrow , a speaker the next day , a host , or maybe a skydiver another day ; you give me a role and I ' ll execute it with poise . You need to wear your confidence all the time , and sometimes that is all you need .
Q . If you could choose , what three actors would you really want to work with ?
1 . FarhanAkhtar : because he ' s someone who can pull of anything and is multi-talented .
2 . ShabanaAzmi : because she exemplifies strength .
3 . Rahul Bose : because that ' s my style of acting , natural and effortless .
Q . Have you ever gotten a chance to be on the other side of the table at an audition ( watching , instead of auditioning )? What did you learn from that ?
Yes ! and I hate it because now , I need to judge people . There ' s no winner
or loser and everyone is the best in their own way . For that reason , watching an audition is harder than actually auditioning for something . At the same time , because you watch so much varied talent , you get to learn from them too . I ' ve seen people who grew out of nothing but their talent and determination that they showcase is very inspiring .
Q . Your message to young women of India ?
Women are very strong , stronger than they think they really are , and sometimes the only limitations that they have are the ones they place on themselves . It ' s important to get out of your comfort zone and explore the infinite opportunities . We ' re fighters ; we are daughters , sisters , and mothers and have this magical power of balancing life extremely well . So get out there and show the world you ' ve come to live , not just to survive . Get your inner mojo out and showcase your talent , be confident and never give up !
50 July 2013 O P I N I O N E X P R E S S