Parul Parmar - PR Manager: "Oh, I think Parineeti is a mind blowing actor. Honestly I do not aspire to be an actress as working behind the scene appeals to me more. Having said that, if at all I was given an opportunity (which seems very unlikely), I would like to play an inspiring part about a strong and independent girl who is beautiful from the inside and not just outside, just like both Parineeti and Bhumi are."
Pooja Dutta - Celebrity Manager: "I don't aspire to become an actor. I am very happy behind camera doing other stuff."
Priyanka Khatri Chikhlikar - PR and Communications Manager: "No, I don't have any aspirations to act. I love my job and as you can imagine, doing PR and Communications for Yash Raj Films, India's most eminent production house, is a great feeling, while staying comfortably behind the scenes which is what I enjoy."
Rashmi Daryanani - Bollywood blogger: "Acting as a profession doesn't interest me. I am definitely not interested in being a heroine. However I really-really want to work on a film set one day, and in whatever capacity. I just want to see a film being made from start to finish one day."
Sunita D'Souza - Celebrity Manager: "I've not aspired to be a heroine but if I had one opportunity to be an actress, I'll love to play Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. I love the classics, hence the choice."
Sushmita Murthy - Features writer: "Well, honestly I'm too camera shy to be on screen. I'd be flattered if given an opportunity, but too scared to take it up. I'd probably make an exception for (director) Vikas Bahl because I think he gets the best out of his actors. Knowing that would be assuring."
Swagata Dam - Entertainment Journalist: "I do not aspire to be a heroine as I love being a writer. But I would definitely not mind playing a friend/sister of one of the lead actors in a fun and young film. Just for kicks! After all, which girl wouldn't want to see herself on the big screen?"
Urmi Daga - Fashion stylist and a style blogger: "I don't have any plans on becoming an actress for sure! I do a few ads once in a while and that too just for friends or any instant requirements on my styling projects! That's about it!"
Uttara Ayyar - Manager Public Relations and Corporate Communications: "Being a trained dancer who has participated in various plays in school and college, acting has always interested me. But I look at it more as a passion. I am not sure if it interests me as a profession."
Sneh Kulkarni - PR professional: "I was curious and interested very much earlier. But as I got to see the challenges and life that came with it after working as PR in the TV, studios and now fashion industry, I don't think I could ever be prepared for that kind of pressure of being in the limelight. So I chose to remain in the background, yet enjoying being a part of these dynamic businesses."
Sonia Varghese - PR Manager: "I'd love to be in front of the camera if there's something in me that the role requires, and if I don't go camera shy. For instance, Parineeti and Bhumi had what the characters needed and I believe they were in the right place at the right time. I also look up to Vidya's work in The Dirty Picture - quite gutsy and challenging. I'd love to do a character role as such, something that breaks conventions and challenges the status quo."
Srividya Menon - Editor: "Having seen the art of cinema unfold the way it does, I am curious to know what it means to be a heroine. Whatever part I get, it would be about a confident, fiery, imperfect and a loving woman."
Sujata Narwankar - PR Manager: "I aspire to be a Singer but being a heroine will be a JACKPOT!! I loved Priyanka for her unique and challenging roles like Mary Kom and Barfi!, and also Rani Mukherji for Black."
Rohini Verma - PR Manager: "Yeah, I aspire to be a heroine as well. Seeing people from PR/Casting background like Parineeti Chopra and Bhumi Pednekar turning into amazing actresses, I feel excited to take up acting as well. I would like to play the part of an outgoing and fun girl in a film which has elements of fun, emotions, love and even suspense, like maybe a Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met. But I wouldn't mind playing an unconventional and challenging part as well. I would want to play various roles as an actress and not stick to one particular genre."
Saloni Sancheti - Publicist: "Like every female in our country, even I would love to be in fame for like a month or so. The stardom is always calling for. I would love to play the role of a workaholic, maybe. The 'no time for love' kind."
Sameeksha Kachru - Fashion Designer: "I can say that for me, modeling was completely unplanned and fell into my lap when I took a break from my job in PR, as I had friends who were into casting for TVCs and print ads. One thing led to another and I got the opportunity to host one daily and one weekly show on UTV Stars - Stars@10 and Style Addict for a couple of months. I think if you have the talent and get the right opportunity; the jump from PR to acting can be quite interesting and exciting for everyone."
Sanjeevani Rajput - PR consultant: "Me, a heroine? Well, I would love to play Kangna from Queen! That's all."
Mauli Singh - Communication or media consultant: "I was a theatre actress for 6 years. Acting is my first love but I am not pursuing it actively. If something comes though, I would love to do a character which has layers and depth. Like Tabu in Maachis, Maqbool or Haider, Smita Patil in all her onscreen roles like Arth, Mandi, Namkeen, Anuradha Patel in Ijaazat, Utsav, Waheeda Rehman in Guide, Rekha in Utsav, Supriya pathak in Bazaar."
Neeta Shah - Head - Pulp Fiction Entertainment (Marketing consultant): "Many a times when I meet producers/directors for Marketing, they do offer me roles. But my expertise and inclination towards marketing supersedes my desire to face the camera. After creating a name for myself, I rather add value to the success of the film through innovative and different marketing strategies."
Nityaami Shirke - Fitness & Dance Blogger/ Associate Editor: "I wouldn't say that I aspire to be a heroine as of now, but if something happened to come along and if I were given an opportunity I would certainly take it up! I would love to do an action role; anything other than the stereotypical roles. Something which is raw and stunt packed; kind of like what Anushka will be doing in NH10! That would be amazing."
Nupur Desai - PR Manager: "No, for now I do not aspire to be an actress because I have always enjoyed working behind the camera. But if given an opportunity I would love to do films like Queen which are so positive and are brilliantly scripted and executed. But for now I am happy doing film publicity."