<p align="justify" class="title">Often called a modern-day princess, actor Soha Ali Khan breaks into pleasant laughter when she is quizzed about her famous family. Born to celebrity parents and having a famous sibling made her realise that she had big shoes to fill. </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">The actor, who was in the city on Sunday, interacted with <span class="bold">Tini Sara Anien</span> about turning an author, motherhood and more.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">How often do you come to Bengaluru?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I'm here often, be it for a fashion week or to endorse brands. Mumbai is home and going out of the city is exciting. I love many things about Bengaluru like the chill in the air even when it is sunny. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">What inspired you to turn an author? </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I never wanted to be an author. It was the publication house, Penguin which approached me and convinced me that I read and write a lot and should try writing a book. I was not sure. I wrote a chapter, sent it to some friends and got some good feedback, which is when I decided to sign the contract. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Tell us a bit about 'The Perils of Being Moderately Famous'. </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">The book's title came to me as I was wondering about what readers would be most interested in knowing about me. I realised that it might be the fact that I come from a known family and belong to an industry which has a lot of people who are constantly trying to make it big. I thought this would be a great way to correct people's misconceptions and impressions about me. The book takes a peek into my childhood, family, love and career and everything routes back to being moderately famous. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Did you feel any pressure when you entered the industry? </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Of course. People like making comparisons. I expected that from people outside. From within the family, there was no pressure to join the industry but once I did, there was no pressure to excel. My parents always told me that it was important to contribute to the industry and be happy. </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Who did you turn to when you needed advice?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Different family members serve different functions in my life. I can talk to my brother about films. His information is more contemporary.</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">When I am struggling with a film scene, I turn to my mother. If there is a question about marriage-work balance, she knows exactly how to guide me. If it was about how to address a media question, I would turn to my father who was diplomatic with his words.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Tell us about some precious moments with Inaaya.</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Every day is a new day with her around. The first few weeks were incredibly challenging and difficult. Kunal and I had to manage everything. Now that she is four-months old, I understand her better. I know why she is crying now. She plays and interacts more. It keeps getting easier as the days pass. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">How has motherhood changed you?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Your priorities change. It's not just about what you want and what makes you happy anymore. Your whole perspective changes. I watch a diaper commercial and get emotional now.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">How is Kunal as a father?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Kunal is a lovely parent. There are moments when I wonder why Inaaya is crying and he calmly tells me that crying is the way babies interact. I have become calm now but he was calm from the beginning. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Are there any films in the pipeline? </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I am a part of Tigmanshu Dhulia's 'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3'. In 2018, Kunal and I will be step into production. A lot of biopics are being made nowadays. We are working on a biopic on Ram Jethmalani.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">What excites you apart from work?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I am not an adventure sports fan. I do not want to do bungee jumping or deep-sea diving. I find mundane life exciting. I like travelling and would like to explore new parts of the world with Inaaya. </p>
<p align="justify" class="title">Often called a modern-day princess, actor Soha Ali Khan breaks into pleasant laughter when she is quizzed about her famous family. Born to celebrity parents and having a famous sibling made her realise that she had big shoes to fill. </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">The actor, who was in the city on Sunday, interacted with <span class="bold">Tini Sara Anien</span> about turning an author, motherhood and more.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">How often do you come to Bengaluru?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I'm here often, be it for a fashion week or to endorse brands. Mumbai is home and going out of the city is exciting. I love many things about Bengaluru like the chill in the air even when it is sunny. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">What inspired you to turn an author? </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I never wanted to be an author. It was the publication house, Penguin which approached me and convinced me that I read and write a lot and should try writing a book. I was not sure. I wrote a chapter, sent it to some friends and got some good feedback, which is when I decided to sign the contract. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Tell us a bit about 'The Perils of Being Moderately Famous'. </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">The book's title came to me as I was wondering about what readers would be most interested in knowing about me. I realised that it might be the fact that I come from a known family and belong to an industry which has a lot of people who are constantly trying to make it big. I thought this would be a great way to correct people's misconceptions and impressions about me. The book takes a peek into my childhood, family, love and career and everything routes back to being moderately famous. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Did you feel any pressure when you entered the industry? </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Of course. People like making comparisons. I expected that from people outside. From within the family, there was no pressure to join the industry but once I did, there was no pressure to excel. My parents always told me that it was important to contribute to the industry and be happy. </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Who did you turn to when you needed advice?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Different family members serve different functions in my life. I can talk to my brother about films. His information is more contemporary.</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">When I am struggling with a film scene, I turn to my mother. If there is a question about marriage-work balance, she knows exactly how to guide me. If it was about how to address a media question, I would turn to my father who was diplomatic with his words.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Tell us about some precious moments with Inaaya.</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Every day is a new day with her around. The first few weeks were incredibly challenging and difficult. Kunal and I had to manage everything. Now that she is four-months old, I understand her better. I know why she is crying now. She plays and interacts more. It keeps getting easier as the days pass. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">How has motherhood changed you?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Your priorities change. It's not just about what you want and what makes you happy anymore. Your whole perspective changes. I watch a diaper commercial and get emotional now.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">How is Kunal as a father?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">Kunal is a lovely parent. There are moments when I wonder why Inaaya is crying and he calmly tells me that crying is the way babies interact. I have become calm now but he was calm from the beginning. </p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">Are there any films in the pipeline? </p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I am a part of Tigmanshu Dhulia's 'Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3'. In 2018, Kunal and I will be step into production. A lot of biopics are being made nowadays. We are working on a biopic on Ram Jethmalani.</p>.<p align="justify" class="Question">What excites you apart from work?</p>.<p align="justify" class="bodytext">I am not an adventure sports fan. I do not want to do bungee jumping or deep-sea diving. I find mundane life exciting. I like travelling and would like to explore new parts of the world with Inaaya. </p>