New Delhi July 31 (IANS) Actress Disha Patani who is very new in Bollywood says she is a very shy person and so it has taken her time to get used to the limelight.
"I am a very shy person. It has taken me time to get used to the limelight. It s a part and parcel of being in the industry. However I have no complaints. I consider myself extremely fortunate and I am more than happy for all the attention that I constantly garner " Disha told IANS in an email interview.
The actress who made her Bollywood debut with "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" says that being a celebrity has its own complications and benefits.
"The good thing is that we get to travel a lot. But the downside is that we don t get to actually see places besides the spots that you are shooting at " she said.
The actress is currently shooting with brand ONLY for its upcoming Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection and the she says "fashion is a form of expression"
"Fashion is being you . It s a form of expression. There are days when I want to feel cool sexy goofy and at these times fashion helps me define my mood.
"Everyone has a different style and fashion sense. It s always important to be comfortable in your own skin. My fashion statement is about less is more so my wardrobe comprises outfits that are practical comfortable and fashionable " added the actress who likes a silver jacket from the party-wear capsule from the fashion brand.
Does she wish to do a de-glam roles on screen if a script demands?
"The character and my role in the movie is what is important for me. All the movies that I have done so far have seen me in a de-glam avatar. My character in M.S. Dhoni... was that of a simple girl and to achieve this I had little to no make-up.
"They wanted the character to speak through my eyes and hence I sported kohl lined eyes. Another de-glam role that I donned was in Loafer (Telugu film) with minimal make-up and a braided plait. Although I played a princess in Kung Fu Yoga it wasn t an all-out glamorous role " said Disha who had also featured with Tiger Shroff in a music video "Befikra".
Apart from films and brand endorsements Disha also enjoys dancing.
"Dancing always keeps me busy. But I have been unable to dance since I recently injured my foot. However I otherwise also enjoy kickboxing going to the gym and watching movies " she said.
(Nivedita can be contacted at nivedita.s@ians.in)
--IANS
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