My father worked as a mechanical draftsman at Mazagaon Docks and is a Catholic. My mum was a Muslim, so my parents broke quite a few rules to get married. — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
My mum is a rock star, and I idolise her. She was born in a conservative Muslim family, where the girls were not educated much, and she was required to wear a burkha. She felt repressed but dreamt of driving… — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
I'm just going to keep pushing and try and be the best of version that I can be of me. — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
Anxiety has been a big problem for me, but I think my biggest struggle has been depression. — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
I am not from a film family. I don't know much, but I definitely knew that if I want to be a good enough… — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
In the end, only a good actor stands out; if I am not a good actor, I won't stand out. — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
In my first-ever shot, there was a big shell that was dropped on my belly in slow motion. I even asked the director why… — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
I am being selfish here by saying this, but I believe 'Barfi!' helped me the most. It got me recognition and respect. — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
You are a human being and are allowed to be imperfect, and you are allowed to be flawed. There is a lot of beauty… — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
I would say the most difficult part of film-making is dealing with people you are working with and trying to forget the drama that… — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
When people ask me to describe my journey in Hindi cinema post-'Barfi!' I actually don't know what to say. — Ileana D'Cruz Copy Share Image
