Quotes from Yami Gautam

My mantra is simple: work gets you work, and good work gets you good work.

It's a pure dream team to work with Hrithik, Sanjay sir and Rakesh sir.

I'm there on all the social networking sites, as it plays an important role.

I do hot yoga and TRX, a kind of suspension training.

I make my own face exfoliant at home, using finely ground rice powder mixed with milk or yogurt. I also treat my skin to a honey, rose water, glycerine and lemon face pack. The honey moisturises, and the lemon removes impurities.

I think Kareena Kapoor is gorgeous. She is effortless. I have never seen her go overboard with her make-up or the way she dresses. Even off-screen or when travelling, she looks gorgeous.

No matter how long my day has been, I never forget to remove my make-up and slap on some intensive moisturiser before I go to bed.

You need a director, a script, and a role to justify a risk.

There has to be that zeal to do something new and surprise yourself and audiences. You have to stay true to your craft, and that should never be sidelined.

There may be 10 odd things which I want to do as an actor, and we get an opportunity also, but I need to be sure whether the person I am trusting or the role that I am relying on - is it the correct one?

I generally like to wear my hair down, preferably with soft curls. But when I'm having a bad hair day, I like to wear my hair in French braids or fishtail braids.

I love the way Tyra Banks dresses up - she looks so elegant and glamorous in whatever she wears. The confidence and attitude she exudes on and off the ramp is remarkable.

I did a whole lot of work before taking up my first movie. From TV commercials to Telugu films, I learnt a lot from them all.

It's a great opportunity when one gets something new to grasp, and I feel we should just grab it.

I have always been a fan of Kajol Ma'am. The way she portrayed Zooni's character in 'Fanaa' is etched in my memory. I have watched the film several times, and each time I have learnt something new from her performance.

One should know their body types well to experiment with trends.

We all should face some failures in life and learn from them. We should accept it and move on.

Hindi films are so deceptive. I thought Mumbai was this big, grand, beautiful city with sea-facing flats.

My grandfather started a school for the underprivileged in Chandigarh, and that is why we moved from Himachal to Chandigarh. It was a small school, where even I would teach while in school.

Understanding the importance of evolving is very important. Reinventing is very important. To break what you have already done is very important. That growth should never stop.

When I came to know that I have to do a dance sequence with him, I was nervous. After all, he is Hrithik Roshan.

The challenge starts when you first come to Mumbai. But it's momentary if you win an award.

There were a lot of offers before 'Vicky Donor,' but I wanted to wait for the right opportunity.

I love feminine soft shades for summers – I like pastels and bright hues, too. I like summer dresses and tank tops; I think they never go out of style. As much as I'm happy with Western wear for red carpet and social dos, I also like Indian ethnic wear for special occasions.