Kiara Advani

I was born and brought up in South Mumbai. My father, Jagdeep, is a businessman and a Sindhi. My mother is half Brit and half Muslim. I am thus a cocktail of mixed blood. From the time I remember, I wanted to be an actress.

People think it is such an easy life, and you just go get ready, and someone does your hair and make-up, and all you have to do is say a few dialogues. But there is lot more behind it. You are getting into a particular frame of mind to get into a scene; you have to get your emotion right.

My dream is to get a role where I get to do a little bit of action.

I think the most important thing in life is to be happy. If you're happy, it will show in everything that you do.

I love dancing and outdoor activities. I like going to the gym, trying different routines of fitness - kickboxing, martial arts. I try to do a bit of everything so I make it exciting for myself and so there are no shockers for my body.

My first-ever meeting with Abbas-Mustan sir was for three-four hours! I haven't met anybody for so long, even those who I know well.

Sometimes, the fate of a film is not in your hands, and you can only take home some experiences and what you got to learn during the journey.

For me personally, fitness is more about a lifestyle. It's not just about looking good but also doing stunts. For me, it's a 360-degree approach - whether it's working out, food we eat, sleeping on time, everything comes together to be fit.

You have ups and downs in any field, but the wait will always be worth it if you love your job.