KARISHMA TANNA

I had a lot of fun playing a naagin. It is all fantasy, so it was great.

I always try to do something different and creative with my dress sense.

I took a break from TV for about three-four years. During that time, I had to let go of some of the best shows that were offered to me, as I wanted to focus on films. It was believed that if you are seen too much on TV, you won't get films.

I have realised I need to tone down and be easy at times. It is good to be competitive and have a fighting spirit, but one should not go to extremes.

People who call me reality queen or whatever don't help me run my house. If I get a good project, I'll definitely pick it up because today I'm famous; tomorrow, maybe I'd be gone.

I don't stuff myself at breakfast and prefer to have a glass of milk and fruit for breakfast. I prefer a home-made vegetarian lunch otherwise.

It has to be really interesting for me to perform the same role for 365 days non-stop. It becomes taxing for an actor to perform the same character for 12 hours every day, and then, after a point, there's no growth.

I was dancing when I was acting as well. Actors generally dance in performances like in an award function.

I want to concentrate on work and won't do anything to divert my concentration.

People tend to discuss things like relationships with family and friends, and the fact that I'm the only breadwinner in the family. And honestly, I cashed in on it.

I'd love to do Tamil movies whenever the right script comes by.

In films, you work for three to six months, and you're out of the character. But for a daily soap, you don't have that luxury. So the character has to be convincing. Otherwise, your mind is not in it, and you're just working for money, which is a good amount in serials. But I want both: good acting and good money.

People assumed that I wasn't open to doing TV, probably because I was doing a film and reality shows. I have become choosy and want to take up substantial roles.

I love things which are different and shows which are different.

I don't regret being on television; I just regret the fact that I wanted to be in the movies, and that didn't happen.

If a role demands in a good project, I wouldn't mind wearing a bikini.

'Choli Ke Peeche' and 'Ek Doh Teen' were my favourite numbers as a kid. I was a huge fan of Madhuri Dixit and would spend hours looking into the mirror and aping her expressions, believing that the mirror was the camera!

I can never marry an obese guy.

I like keeping myself hydrated and taking care of my body, skin, hair... I feel it's good to maintain yourself.

If you have a dream, be brave enough to go and get it!

I get to pick so many things as an actor. Also, I'm a good observer of people and their mannerisms.

I think it is important to give your partner enough time in a relationship.

I'm not very comfortable about the audience getting a peek into my personal life. I like to keep my personal space.

I do feel a bit dejected about my film career. I am sad that it didn't take off as expected. I didn't get my due as an actor. I have an attractive personality and good looks. But I don't know what went wrong? You need to stop thinking about such things and move on.

I thank God because he has given me work somewhere or the other.