“I refer to myself as an actor. I mean, why is there an 'actor' and an ...” — Shefali Shah Quote

I refer to myself as an actor. I mean, why is there an 'actor' and an 'actress' when there is no 'doctor' and 'doctoress' or 'lawyer' and 'lawyeress?'

I'm always getting into trouble because I'm not politically correct.

On OTT, it's not about her or heroine, every single character is powerful and a hero, heroine in their own space.

I realise that there is a certain expectation from a 'typical heroine' in Bollywood. She is expected to be beautiful and have a toned body. And to achieve that, I have literally starved myself.

Filmmakers would compliment my work, but when casting for a heroine, they'd never think of me.

I've been to some Hollywood parties where things have happened, and people have probably needed to get a good lawyer.

I would tell people my dad was all the characters he's played in movies, because once you say he's a lawyer or something, they move on.

He is no lawyer who cannot take two sides.

I'm Greek-American, and I come from an immigrant-type background, and Greek-American parents want you to be a doctor or a lawyer. Because that's how you make money, and it's very respectable.

I played a lawyer once, and I had about three or four weeks before we shot, so I was able to go to court and watch lawyers at work. Some were good lawyers and some were bad lawyers, but it was essential. The more time you have to prepare, the better. Always.