Stresses an angry Perizaad Zorabian in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks; feels the tragedy has taught Indians big lessons in assertiveness

Perizaad Zorabian has always believed in doing things different. Be it the unconventional roles she plays onscreen or her feisty avatar in real life one just cannot miss noticing this Parsi girl. And her recent visit to the capital is a testimony to this. In the city to host an awards night, Zorabian made sure she spoke about the terror attacks in Mumbai and was heard loud and clear. Read on.

For a Mumbaikar, it is very difficult to see your city burn in front of your eyes.
I am very disturbed, saddened, angry and disappointed. Though is very depressing, I also feel this incident has led a strong wave among people to improve the situation. I am pretty confident that Mumbai has finally woken up and is ready to take charge.

Your association with Mumbai continues in your movies too. Mumbai Matinee, Joggers' Park and Bollywood Calling are set in the city. 
Yes. It upsets me to no end as to what has happened to this beautiful city. But then I believe that with every negative is followed by something positive. We are talking about terrorism and unity, in one breath that says it all. Everyone has got together to say 'enough is enough' and that's commendable. The need of the hour is to take charge and combat the menace of terrorism.

Mumbai has found its new heroes the NSG commandos.

Absolutely. These brave men fought such a long and tiring battle for 60 hours. Despite all the chaos, they remained calm and have emerged as the 'real heroes' for not just Mumbai but for all Indians. I can't thank them enough.

Any words for politicians?
I don't want to make this an opportunity to target politicians or complain about the situations. As individuals, we all need to do our bit to set things in order. Everyone needs to be more assertive and that's the way to go about it.

On the film front, you have been lying low.
I devoted the last two years of my life to marriage and family. It has been one of the most wonderful phases of my life, where I have spent ample time with my family and loved ones.

Undoubtedly, motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I wanted to completely focus on my daughter Zaha and didn't want to miss her smiles, her tears and all those small things. Now that I am back, I want to take up projects that will make my daughter proud  once she grows up.

So are there any such projects?.
Yes, very much. I have some really interesting films in my kitty which include N Chandra's Breaking News a comedy, a romcom Kabhi Up Kabhi Down and Highway 203 a psychological thriller where I have a double role. I am just hoping all of them will attain success.