Nargis Fakhri

Dance is something which I like to do, but acting is my passion. I would like to do good and meaty roles.

I firmly believe that one of the best kept secrets to soft and glowing skin is moisturisation.

I think massage is a very important part of life, which is present from centuries as an imminent part of India's tradition.

I was 16 when I started modelling. It wasn't planned, but nothing in my life has or ever will be planned.

Uday Chopra is a person who will be a part of my life for the rest of my life. He is the most amazing human being who I have ever met in my entire life - not just in India, but around the world. If anyone is his friend, that person is lucky to have him in his life.

My mother is happy with whatever I choose to do in life as long as I'm happy, healthy, and safe.

After coming to India, I have felt the loneliest I have ever been in my life. I don't have a support system here.

I've learnt some important lessons: I never rely on the opinion of one doctor alone. I do my own research; I read up and am ready with questions I need answered.

I believe that, as actors, we have a phenomenal platform to spread positivity and influence people in the same way.

In this hectic life, we have no time to take care of ourselves, hence massage is needed for rejuvenation and stress reduction. A lot of people are looking for quick fixes: like, they are taking medications, and they are doing other things which are not healthy. But massage is very holistic and natural.

I am an independent, educated woman, I make my own money, take care of my mom, and I am single, so I can do whatever I want, taking no one's permission, and that is the best part.

Stereotyping of any race or culture is narrow-minded, and I can't wait to help break the shackles.