“I haven't faced a casting couch in the South or Bollywood. But yes, I ...” — Amyra Dastur Quote

I haven't faced a casting couch in the South or Bollywood. But yes, I have faced my share of harassment in both industries. I don't have the guts to name them because they are powerful people - men and women who made sure I felt helpless.

I was named after my paternal grandmother, my dadi. She died before I was born, which is why my parents named me Amy.

If someone says anything mean to me I just kind of brush it off.

I am not really into mediation etc. but I am more interested in physical benefits of yoga. I love the fact that it helps me keep a control on my body and muscles.

For me a great date will be going on jet skiing or other adventure sport.

You want to do a lot as an artist, and Bollywood does not always give you that freedom.

Most of the actresses I have worked with have started their career in South and then shifted to Bollywood.

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.

There's no set formula of success in Bollywood and one needs to be constantly in touch with the casting directors to get hold of the right opportunities.

Ultimately it's just music - whether I'm catering to the Bollywood audience or the indie audience. I just approach every type of music the way I am, and how my personality is.