But, at the same time, a girl always has to respect her in-laws. Humari izzat bahut zaroori hai (our honour is most important). There is constant pressure from the in-laws on women.

So there is an undercurrent of pressure in my life.

It was great playing Kajol. I felt liberated after this role. You don’t need to depend on anyone for your life.

If somebody wants to stand by you, they will because they love you and care about you. Not because you are intelligent or because you make money.