AMRUTA KHANVILKAR

I always wanted to do theatre but never really took it up, as I was more inclined towards dance and films.

We want to grow old together, and even when we won't have fame, success, fans, we know we will still be sticking to each other.

Sometimes I am moody or bubbly, and then at other times, I just want to disconnect. I am an extreme person.

I don't regret any of my decisions. But yes, I feel that I should have planned my career well in Bollywood. But then again, I did not have any guidance. There was no one to tell me the dos and don'ts.

The real challenge lies in maintaining dignity while being funny. I am in awe of Krushna Abhishek's energy and Bharti Singh's wit. They are infectious and selfless.

I would have loved to play Arjun Rampal's role in 'Rock On!'

Things work very differently in Bollywood. There is a lot of camping there.

For me, the one relationship in my life that I cherish the most has to be the one I share with my parents, especially my mother.

The Marathi film 'Natrang' has amazing songs. I also like and have sufi and folk music.

I am very uncomfortable being romantic. I can be funny; I can be all over the place. I can be anything but romantic.

I don't know why I am not offered woman-oriented films. Films like 'Satrangee Re' went house-full at some centres, but I didn't have much to do in the film. Everyone came up to me and said that I looked pretty but nothing beyond that.

When 'Pune-52' was offered to me, I liked the script, but I wasn't convinced about the kissing and other intimate scenes. I tried talking to the director, but things didn't work out.

Some commercials can work against your image.

While I was doing Hindi, people there laughed at me because I couldn't speak Hindi and English properly.

We have seen the most difficult times and were there to back each other. We have struggled, seen career highs and lows, and know we will be there for each other forever. We have together build our relationship strong. Himanshu is my biggest investment, and I can't let him go.

I want to prove to my fans that I am beyond candy floss roles and item numbers.

Even if actors ask for more money, will producers fulfill their demands? They might just show us the door.

For me, fashion is all about comfort. I know people say such cliche things all the time, but at the end of the day, you should wear what looks good on you.

You have to take all the ups and downs that come your way like a pinch of salt. Just leave everything behind. Forgive and forget.

I was born in Mumbai. We stayed in a joint family. But in 1994, my father had to shift to Pune for business. I started working at a very early stage. Immediately after my SSC board examination, I took up odd jobs in shops, as I wanted to contribute to my family.

I have always admired Meghna Gulzar's work, and getting to work with her and the Dharma Productions is like a dream come true.

Himanshu and I travel together whenever possible, but there are times when I like to travel with my mother and maasi. It is really shocking that trolls comment on that, too. They say 'Don't you get along with your mother-in-law that you don't take her along?' Now, who would accept such remarks about one's mother?

'Nach Baliye' has always been one of my favourite shows on television. I always used to be an avid follower of the show, and I always wanted to be a part of this show and am quite excited to be part of it.

I am someone who doesn't say no to opportunities and, thus, would be happy to do something interesting on television.

I would not call Himmanshoo a good husband, but I would call him my best friend and a great companion. Personally, my mom and my family say that I am very lucky to have Himmanshoo as my partner. And I don't disagree at all. Marriage has been great!