Sonakshi Sinha: Great time to be a girl in the industry

Sonakshi SinhaFrom a simpleton to actionoriented roles actress Sonakshi Sinha who has explored a variety of roles in Bollywood says its a great time to be a girl in the industry as filmmakers are increasingly exploring womencentric moviesSonakshi made her Bollywood debut alongside superstar Salman Khan starrer Dabangg and has been on a roll ever since She has featured in actionpacked stunts in films like Akira and Force 2 and next will be seen in NoorIts a great time to be a girl in the industry because there are such wonderful roles being written for us Sonakshi told IANS over phone when asked how she feels about filmmakers concentrating on womencentric roles in BollywoodThe 29yearold who has also been a part of films like Lootera and Holiday A Soldier Is Never Off Duty has clocked over half a dozen years in the Hindi film industry And its been a learning experienceVery eventful she said when asked to describe her journey I have learnt a lotIt has been a great learning process And thats how I look at itThe daughter of veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha and actress Poonam Sinha Sonakshi started her career as a costume designer And years later here she was on Friday walking as the showstopper for celebrated designer Monisha Jaisings exquisite collection for Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2017 atop international luxury cruise liner Costa neoClassicaLooking radiant in a playful short tangerine dress with a long trail Sonakshi said she loved the princess theme I actually never wear stuff like that so when I got the opportunity to wear such a long trail I really liked itIs Sonakshi a fashion conscious personNot at all I have got a very individualistic style which is grungy edgy and sporty Because thats how I have always dressed since I was a child I have grown up wearing boys clothes and I feel now that has become a fashionable statement So I think little bit of that is still in me said the actress who has two brothersJaisings collection saw an array of patterns fully embellished party dresses and cocktail saris in black gold grey white rose pink rose tan with a pop of red orange and fuchsia The range was infused with opulent fabrics like satin wool crepe Italian organza chikankari and moreSonakshi said she likes the designers work as her creations accentuate the Indian body