Padmapriya Janakiraman

I have not tried enough to be in Bollywood.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Actually, I am a typical middle-class girl.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I would love to do Malayalam films.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Malayalam films just fell into my lap.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I believe the #Metoo movement is here to stay.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I love food and love cooking.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

In any language, I would like to do my best!

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I'm an army kid with floating feet.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I think classical dance is not seeing the evolution seen by classical music.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I sign films that have significance for my characters or are big entertainers.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I hate flashy metrosexual men. I prefer a rustic man who will make a long-time companion.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

If I am destined to do more Telugu films, I will.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

My parents live in Hyderabad and I visit the city often.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I have acted in 20 films in various languages and won 13 awards for my acting skills.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

To create a new resume of films and expressions is the only focal point for 2014 for me.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I felt I should get back to stage performances because I really enjoy them.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I always celebrated my birthdays with my parents. There is no question of not being with them on that day.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I would like to be part of all kind of cinema and will jump at any opportunity that allows me to experiment…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

In a crazy, high-pressure environment like a film set, eventually a peculiar kind of empathy develops for your co-workers.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Language is not a barrier, specially Hindi. It is the only language I read, write and speak in and so it is…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I just cannot fathom the criteria and the eligibility for awards as there is an ocean of difference between the state and…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

The reason why I returned to dance is simply because I love dance. I had also promised myself that I wanted to…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

When you have a meaty character to play opposite an actor you like, it becomes a memorable experience.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

The state of Kerala and Malayalam film industry has been like a home to me ever since I started my career as…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I've never been linked to a co-star or director, never had drunken stupors or been disrespectful of a producer's position. I don't…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

The Weinstein story and the way it has shaken the roots of Hollywood has made apparent the fact that, across the world,…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

It has been a fairy tale for an outsider, bouncing from one film set to another, choosing my films as assertively as…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

The starting point of social movements stems from deep pain and intolerance towards loss already incurred and hence any gain including just…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

When you see the phase of 60s and 70s, the craze for Dev Anand and actors of that era, it still exists…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I started dancing at a young age. When I became busy with films and studies, dance took a back seat. Also, it…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Malayalam actress Ann Augustine, director V K Prakash, writer Jayaprakah Kulur and I have planned to produce quality dramas and to take…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Three months after reaching the U.S., hurricane Sandy struck, and I had to spend four days in the university shelter. Though I…

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I've always been a part of theatre.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I want to be the Guru Dutt of the world.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I am hungry as an actor.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

The only philosophy that I'm not confused about in life is love.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I'm excited to work in Bollywood, but I want to be part of meaningful projects.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Kerala audience is different because their expectations are very high.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

I have always been a pan-Indian actress with pan-Indian taste.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman

Nowhere in the world will you find a cowboy speaking in Tamil.

— Padmapriya Janakiraman