Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian actress Raashi Khanna.
Last updated on November 21, 2024.
Raashi Khanna is an Indian actress and playback singer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil language film industries. She made her acting debut in a supporting role with the Hindi film Madras Cafe (2013) and subsequently had her first lead role in the Telugu film Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014). She has since worked in Tamil with Imaikkaa Nodigal (2018) and in Malayalam with Villain (2017).
It was a surprise for my family when I told them that I was offered 'Madras Cafe.' My family was initially worried because I have got no film background.
Having started with Bollywood and then moving to Telugu industry, I feel that it is not possible to survive without talent in any industry.
There is nothing like getting a performance-oriented role.
I avoid junk food and love vegetables, salads, and fruits.
Praise is good. Some people over-praise, though. Genuine appreciation is rare to come by.
When a person is juggling a lot of emotions in a single day, it can take a toll.
Competition exists everywhere.
I didn't overcome my shyness. I am still shy.
Tamannaah is not just pretty on the outside but from within too. She's extremely friendly and grounded. We had mutual admiration for each other and bonded so well. I think I found a sister in her.
As much as I love to do commercial films, a touching romantic film like Mani Ratnam's 'Geethanjali' will satiate my creative appetite.
It's good to work with a writer-director.
I think for a heroine to do comedy and action and also be glamorous is a big thing. That's why 'Supreme' will be very close to my heart.
As for the future, you can never predict it, so I don't even think about it.
I don't really get star struck.
I am a geek. I am always in books.
I am not a trained singer, but I always sing from my heart.
You evolve with each and every film you do. In every film that I did, I learnt something or the other, and I am constantly learning and hopefully becoming better.
I think it's very important to grow as a person from the experiences you encounter in life.
Be it the team or script, everything about 'Imaikkaa Nodigal' is special to me. The script is nothing like what I have done before.
I am a complete sucker for family time.
After completing my studies, I got into advertising.
I have always been fascinated by Kollywood because of the interesting scripts and genres that they come up with.
I struggled a bit with Malayalam, but it was easier speaking Tamil; it is closer to Telugu.
My debut film, 'Madras Cafe,' is a political thriller in which John Abraham plays an army officer. My character's name is Ruby Singh, and I play John's wife, with all the strappings of an army man's wife.
I would love to work with everyone, but I am not desperate. Things will happen eventually.
I am a family person and also very emotional by nature.
Acting was not on my radar ever, but after shooting my first film, I have realised that this is my calling.
I have sung some songs in Telugu and Malayalam. And I want to sing in Tamil, too.
I was a part of my school choir and used to participate in several singing competitions back then.
One thing I love about Kollywood is that, here, filmmakers are more experimental, and the audience is welcoming of it, too.
I won't be satisfied with only commercial roles.
Customs and traditions followed in North and South India are different. But the underlying sentiments are the same.
I really want to do roles that have some substance, and I hope writers give us that importance. I can't alone stand up and demand roles like that. It's a collective thing. Writers have to believe in heroines and understand that there's more to a woman than just her curves. It's not that they can't do it. They just choose not to.
I wish to continue to essay roles that will help me find my place in the audience's hearts.
It's not right to say that only girls get emotional while watching a movie. I have seen so many men connecting with a movie so much that they get emotional.
I hope and wish that it's a Telugu boy for me. I have fallen completely in love with Telugu weddings and the rituals.
I will try to bring variety in my roles.
I would like to do a Tamil film.
'Bengal Tiger' is huge film for me, and I had a blast working with both Ravi Teja and Tamannaah.
Radha Krishna Sir, the director of 'Jil,' had seen 'Madras Cafe' and liked my acting in it. He wanted a performer and so got me on board.
I'm not doing an item number in any film.
If you want to deliver as an actor, you need to know the language. If you don't know what you are mouthing, how will you perform? For me, it is important to know the language.
I'm happy doing good projects.
Everyone has their own journey. I am very grateful for where I am.
I have always taken it very easy, believed in myself. Whatever I bring to the table, I put my heart and soul into it.
Initially, when you start working out, it takes at least six months for the results to show.
Sometimes, I do zumba and a lot of yoga.
My journey of working in Telugu filmdom has helped me grow as an actor and person.
Be it commercial or offbeat, I want to establish myself as an actress.
My Hyderabad home is an extension to my family's Delhi residence.
No matter what strategies you make, if you don't get the right script, everything is going to go down.
Failure never goes to my heart, and success never goes to my head.
I feel eating healthy is more important than working out in the gym.
If you prove yourself as an actor, you will land good roles.
Even if I wish to work with somebody, they should be willing to cast me first.
As for body-shaming, there will always be people who will love chubby people and those who will dislike them.
I don't think I was bubbly in 'Oohalu Gusagusalade.' It was a real character.
I just believe in working hard, and whatever comes my way, I try and give it my best.
I do try to look at scripts and keep an eye out for challenging roles.