Boldness is a state of mind: Paoli Dam


She is as bold as you can get.

But Paoli Dam, who did a full frontal nude scene in Bengali movie Chatrak last year, says boldness is all in the head.

'What is bold for you may not be bold for me. Boldness is a state of mind,' Paoli, now the lead actress of Bollywood film Hate Story, said.

No wonder she picks roles that most other actresses would think about twice before giving the nod to.

'As an actor I am choosy about the script and the projects that I do. But when I take a project, I don't have any dilemma about it,' said Paoli, who plays a sex worker in Hate Story, which released today.

'I want to do good cinema with good directors and banners. Script matters to me.

'I am a newcomer and different people have their own way of growing. I don't want to compare myself with anyone. For me bold is beautiful in its own way,' she added.

Her parents aren't complaining of her choices either.

'Hate Story is my first Bollywood launch. My parents and friends are very happy about it. I have been bought up as an individual and my parents respect my decision [to do bold films].

'I have my own individuality and, besides, I am an actress,' she said.