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In an interview to Indian Express , Anushka Sharma spills the beans on her career, rumors surrounding her anorexia and how she lost out on a role because the director felt she was not "stunningly beautiful".

I have only added the interesting bits here. Please read the remainder of the interview in the link provided. It's a good read.

I personally find Anushka quite pretty and I like her onscreen. How about you?

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The Yash Chopra film's press release says that the film stars Shah Rukh Khan with the "very beautiful" Katrina Kaif and the "very talented" Anushka Sharma. Does that take off the ­pressure to look good or put on the pressure to act well?

(Laughs) I didn't know how to react when I read that. I didn't know whether I should be happy that I'm talented or be sad that I'm not beautiful. I remember having this conversation with my father. I guess I'll have to find solace in Adi's words who told me, "We chose you because you can act and that beauty is not your USP." If you have to compare us, Katrina is definitely more beautiful. Being beautiful is important for films since it is a visual medium but the women I love have been such stellar performers that it adds to their beauty, like, Nargisji, Kajol, Rani Mukerji.

Ever lost out on a role because someone said you're not beautiful enough?

Yes. I've met directors who said they were looking for an actress who is "stunningly beautiful" and that I didn't look the part. It happened before BBB.

The perception about you is that you are very aloof. Has that gone against you?

I can't hardsell myself. Mujhe sharam aati hai. I have a major pride issue. I feel if I'm good, you'll see it and give me what is due to me. People mistake this for arrogance. It's just that I'm proud of my talent, not of my stardom. With BBB, my talent got validated. I've decided to become selective about my work. I'll do one thing at a time and cater to the audience that has welcomed me. I don't think actors should have images. I don't think I need a PR to survive this industry