Possessing a beautiful face and a mesmerizing smile, Ayesha Takia is one such actress who is capable of winning over people with her performance as well as sweet talk. Another interesting thing about Ayesha is that the cutie has been able to win applauses from the audience both for her roles in serious films as well as in comedy.

First pay check?
Very exciting- I’ve been earning something since I was a child. Recently I have bought a car-my Honda city and I am thrilled.

Strengths - Tarzan was my defining point-. I enjoy being in front of the camera and playing characters. I tend to let go of everything else and just be that person.

Weakness - I am so new and have a long way to go but my directors are important-whatever they visualize I try to give them exactly that- I think that’s the best I can do. I have lots of weaknesses because I lack experience. One can’t learn acting but one can be experienced at acting and I think I lack that. That’s all I need and I will only have that as I go long.

First autograph?

Many, I have put autographs even in school. In my school my friends made me sign a bench. Recently two boys came up and asked me to sign on their hand. Yesterday we admitted my grandmother in hospital and the nurses came running to take my autograph.

While preparing for a comic role you watch a lot of cartoon shows. Which among them is your favorite?
I personally liked ‘Donald Duck’ and ‘Mickey Mouse’ a lot and this is also because of the voice-overs in these shows. I also liked ‘Tom and Jerry’, but this is a silent cartoon show and hence I did not get much to learn from this show.

According to you, are you a serious actor or a comedy film actor?
I consider myself both. For instance, DOR is such a film that even after 20 years I would feel proud to talk to my children about my performance in the film. On the other hand, I have done some light or comedy films. I am of the opinion that as an actor, I should act in both kinds of films because acting in a particular type of film would not only put a stamp on an actor, but also bore him or her.

Which do you feel was a turning point in your career?
Frankly speaking, till date I have not come across any point in my life that I can call a turning point. But I am really hoping for a turning point in my life. All I need is a super-duper hit film and a character that no one has performed so far, so that I can satiate the artist in me. However, I am quite happy with my present situation.

Some of your films like SALAAM-E-ISHQ and FOOL AND FINAL flopped despite having big names and great casting. What is the reason behind this?
It has often been seen that when we expect a lot from something, it generally deprives us. It is mostly a matter of luck and chance.

What about your sex appeal?
I believe in my behavior, and I consider it my sex appeal.

So how was the Honeymoon trip?
“We went all over Europe for our honeymoon. Farhan (her hubby) knows London well because he studied there. We relaxed, walked the streets, went into cosy cafes. Now we’re back in the heart of Mumbai,” says Ayesha.

What's the best compliment you have ever got?
An elderly lady came up to me in a restaurant to say that she rarely watches Hindi films but loved my performance in Dor.

Any bad experiences of stardom?
Thankfully not, because I never venture out alone. My mother is always with me and I am always surrounded by my family and staff.