My mother's brother is a very good singer. My grandfather took up classical singing lessons and learnt to play the harmonium.

To me, sex appeal means that when an actress is on the screen, she just engulfs the whole screen.

Few people know much about me. I've been so quiet that I'm known as a recluse.

Though I am associated in the public mind with glamorous songs and dances, my appearance in 'Company' is in no way glamorous. Rather than rely on my body language, the number zooms in on my facial expressions.

I like Meryl Streep and Jodie Foster. Among Indian actress, I prefer Madhubala and Nutan.