In an industry fixated with body image, Sonakshi Sinha was always considered a misfit. She dares to call out bullies who have shamed her for her voluptuous figure and mistaken her candour for arrogance. But Jr Shotgun isn’t one to give up. As Sonakshi returns to screens with AR Murugadoss’ action extravaganza, Akira, she tells us why B’wood is ready to get a taste of girl power. Edited excerpts from an interview:

Sonakshi Sinha