Quotes from Amruta Khanvilkar

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

I have been a part of stage shows, but yes, I do get cold feet when I think that every move of mine will be under scrutiny!

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!

With Marathi cinema, content is king. It has always been driven by content. I am lucky that I don't have to leave home to seek a job elsewhere. The industry is here at home.

I love Meghna Gulzar's film making and her style of story telling. In her films, every character, small or big, is beautifully etched.

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

Commercials certainly pay more than films. I was pleasantly surprised at the profitability of commercials when I did my first ad for a popular soap brand years ago. I was paid a huge amount of money for a mere 30 seconds of screen presence. After that, ads have been a regular feature in my career.

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.

Some commercials can work against your image.

Moving to Mumbai was difficult, as survival was a major concern. I was not from a very well-to-do family.

My emotions are usually my weakness, but they are my strength while acting.

I'm ecstatic: meeting Ranbir was like a dream come true for me, and to perform and be praised by him is like an icing on the cake. This memory, I would cherish for my entire life.

As a couple, we mutually decided to stay away from it, and rather than spending time on Internet, we be with each other. And if I need to tell Himanshu anything, I would rather whisper it in his ears than on social media. He is, after all, just beside me.

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

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

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

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

'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.

Though films have established me as an actor, dance has given me an identity and a boost to my career, and I am thankful to God for that.

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.

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?

My parents always used to ask me to settle down, and I could never understand that term. However, after marriage, I have finally realised the importance of having a companion.

I have never hesitated to work hard and always try and give my best in whatever I am doing.

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