100 Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

I always consider myself a Hyderabadi; my roots are here.

I saw Mani sir's 'Bombay,' and I wanted to be a Mani sir heroine.

I am grateful for all the opportunities I've had.

People who can actually challenge me and push me and almost push me to breaking point and extract a performance out of me, I really enjoy that.

I feel that I don't know anything, I don't know how to act, but I can surrender myself to a director I respect and love. I feel very lucky to be a part of their visions.

What you are is what you are, and I don't think you should ever fight it. But as an actor, I feel lucky to play different parts.

I only can talk about myself and my experience. Honestly, working on your own terms is difficult for a newcomer but not impossible. I am an example of that.

When you step inside a set and transform into a character, it's your first brush with that role. It doesn't matter who you have worked with. Every character will be a first in your life as an artiste.

I don't want the baggage of knowing things when I walk on to a set. I am more comfortable being an empty slate, surrendering before a director and writer's vision. I've realised that this is the best way for me to function.