Updated On: 19 November, 2013 08:08 AM IST | | Dhara Vora
From playing the character of a teenage Pop star, Hannah Montana, on TV to becoming a brazen sexual symbol ufffd singer Miley Cyrus has had a huge image makeover with the release of her new album, Bangerz. A few days shy of turning 21, she talks about shedding her inhibitions, her love for twerking and more in an email interview with Dhara Vora
You have received a lot of criticism post your image makeover, the Video Music Awards (VMAs) and your Wrecking Ball video. Dou00a0you take it to heart?
Why does it have to be and even if it is, it does not matter. One has to get past the most obvious thing and see inside my eyes to understand the inspiration behind it.

Miley Cyrus performs on stage at Europe Music Awards in Amsterdam. She later smoked a joint on stage while accepting an award. Pic/Getty