Quotes from Amy Jackson

I was only 16 when I was selected for 'Madrasapattinam.' I celebrated my 17th birthday on the set of the film. That was the first time I had travelled to India, and it was a rollercoaster ride. I soon fell in love with the country.

I get treated like a princess in India. It is like a different world.

Like most girls, I suffered from pimples, too. I tried dozens of treatments but was never satisfied with any.

I had so much fun working with Akshay, especially in the action scenes.

I think definitely 'Robot 2' is a milestone in my career.

For me, as an actress, you are playing a character, and to play that character, you have to get into that mindset.

If people enjoy your movies, that's the most important thing.

I am conscious about not getting typecast, but obviously I have to keep picking up great roles so that I don't get typecast.

India has introduced me to my ultimate passion - acting. I don't plan to give it up, and I intend to stay here for a long, long time.

Rajinikanth is an absolute legend to work with. Imagine meeting him every day and spending time with him on the set. Sharing the frame with him is a lifetime experience; there's a reason he is called a legend.

For my first Bollywood movie, 'Ekk Deewana Tha,' my mum also came over because Mumbai was completely new to me, and I'd heard it's a huge city.

I love being in Mumbai and want to continue being here.

I was 19 when I made my Bollywood debut with 'Ekk Deewana Tha,' and all alone in Mumbai. I would be easily affected by all that was said or written about me.

Now that I've moved to Mumbai, I should perhaps get a horse. It'll be a nice escape from my everyday life.

I was so shy, I couldn't stand up in front of people and speak. Now I'm in the next big three Bollywood movies.

'2.0' is an entirely new thing in Indian cinema, a movie to watch out for.

I loved having Indian take-aways on a Friday night in Liverpool, but it's so different in the real India.

I fell in love with Nawaz on-screen after watching 'Gangs of Wasseypur.' So my love story starts with him from there. I was quite nervous to act alongside him. He is an excellent actor.

I have become like a rhinoceros - thick-skinned - all the gossip about my numerous affairs does not bother me anymore.

We can stop the cycle of animal homelessness and save lives by opening our hearts and homes to a loving cat or dog from an animal shelter instead of buying animals from breeders or pet shops.

My Hindi is OK. I think I am better with Tamil. I remember the Tamil words.

I used to dress up in my older sister Alisia's clothes and thought modelling would be fun.

The hardest thing for me was leaving my friends and family behind.

When it comes to the New Year, I make it a point to catch my mum and dad awake before the clock strikes 12. Then, I celebrate the night with friends.