Raai Laxmi

"At home, we cooked the traditional way, with a unique Saurashtrian curry powder, used for all kinds of gravies. Mutton was the main dish — as a kid, I remember eating mutton for breakfast, lunch and dinner. By the time, I hit my teens, I was fed up with the mutton overdose."

"I have been body shamed. My body’s size and complexion have often been ridiculed and stared at by people. At the same time, a lot of people loved me for my body. So I am never unhappy about my beautiful body. I clearly know that it was my physical appeal rather than my acting skills which made me achieve all these. For the same reason, many have deceived me making false promises."

"I literally starved for months. Getting a bikini body is not a joke, as you need to get that structure first to sport one. I hope I look good, and it has come out really well. I never thought I could put it off."