Nimrat Kaur: I have never worked for critical acclaim, money, or fame

Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur is certainly on a roll. Not only has she been working in quite a few hit Bollywood films, she's also worked in Hollywood shows. Talking about breaking into the foreign market, the actress said, "I was fortunate to be introduced to that market because of 'The Lunchbox'. The makers of my Hollywood shows had seen my films and they wanted me for it. That’s how the ball gets rolling. I feel it’s great to be associated with a film that people across the world can relate to. That’s a great starting point."

When asked if she's made comparisons between working in Hollywood and Bollywood, she said, "Of course, working abroad is different because their culture is different from ours. But as an actor, it’s all been the same for me. I always approach my work from the character’s point of view rather than what medium it is meant for."

On the pay-scale disparity, she said, "I have a slightly different take on this. Your remuneration is directly proportional to the number of people who come to watch you in the theatre. If you have a strong audience base, your pay-scale will keep graduating. There are female actresses who get a lot more than their male contemporaries because they are bigger stars. In my career, I know that today I can command more than what I could five years ago. Of course, there is a disparity, I am not denying that, but I also feel that if you, as a star, have the power to bring people to the theatre, then you will be given what you ought to be given, regardless of whether you are a guy or a girl."

Asked about her motivation to take up a new role, she said, "I have never worked for critical acclaim, money, or fame. For me, I live my life through the parts that I play. Before you know, a year has passed and you are a year older than when you took up a certain role. I love to be an entertainer and be a part of a story that I would want the audience to see. Those experiences are priceless to me." Stay tuned for more updates.