After six months of giving auditions for films, I got a call to audition for 'Slumdog Millionaire'. I thought this would be just another audition. But to my surprise, I was short-listed and finally selected.
- Freida Pinto

I always wanted to get into acting. But it’s difficult in India. You have to be a child of an actor or actress, or have a godfather.
- Freida Pinto

I think it's natural to want to become an actress after living in the city of stars and watching films all your life. After graduating from St Xavier's College, Mumbai, I modelled for two years.
- Freida Pinto

The camera never gave me cold feet. I have always felt comfortable in front of it. When I gave my first shot for the film, I was a little scared. But then I gained confidence.
- Freida Pinto

This industry is for fighters and those who do not give up! It is very important to believe in yourself. Even when a hundred people rejected me, I did not lose hope and finally one of the biggest directors of all times [Danny Boyle]believed in me! Also working in this film [Slumdog Millionaire] has taught me a lot, not just in terms of acting but also about myself, which is an integral part of being a good actor!
- Freida Pinto