I got my portfolio done and auditioned for ads and films. They were more like meetings with the producers rather than auditions. But those films never happened, which was when I realised that these were not the people I wanted to work with. Gradually, I made a few friends and got this offer.

So for the four years that you were here, you didn't hold a job?

I did two ads and a music video with Jugal Hansraj. My dad took care of most of the finances. He bought me a house after seeing how much rent I was paying.

How did you get the offer for Let's Dance?

Arif Sheikh wanted a girl who could dance. I acted a scene from the film and gave him my home video. He saw it and I was selected.