"I don't compare myself with Freida Pinto. She has come a long way. She does only films in the West. I am open to do both — Indian films and films from the West," Desae said.
"After doing this film, I have realised that there is no language for cinema. Don't be surprised if you all see me in different kinds of cinema," said Desae said of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, directed by John Madden.
However, getting the film was not a cake walk for the Bengaluru girl.
"Before I got the role, I had to give three long auditions. First, in front of the casting director, then with John Madden and then with the film's producer and Madden again. But, it went off smoothly. John's a great guy," she said.
