Parineeti Chopra says says she didn’t lose weight on purpose for her role in Hasee Toh Phasee.

Parineeti stars opposite Sidharth Malhotra in the forthcoming Dharma Productions’ romantic-comedy out this weekend.

“I am losing weight because I have become very busy in life. I have to work so hard that I don’t have time to sit at home and eat a lot of food.

“That is why I am not getting fat. But yes, now I can see that people are commenting that I look better these days. So I want this to continue, as it’s making me feel so lively!”

She said she had little in common with her character – “The only thing I could draw upon was the energy I have in my life and what was required of my character in the film.

“I had to undergo workshops and it took me about 15-20 days to be absolutely ready before going to the set to shoot. It was quite technical to play this role.”

Vinil Mathew said Parineeti was required to speak Mandarin in parts.

He said: “There is a sequence where Parineeti was required to speak in Chinese. I wanted the sequence to be completely authentic and so I got two Malaysian actors, Cynthia and Mayjune, to teach Parineeti the language.

“Parineeti, being the actress she is, is happy to have learnt a new language. We are sure it will break barriers for her if she decides to climb the Great Wall of China!”

Sidharth spoke of his first day on set with the director Vinil Mathew.

He said: “It didn't feel like the first day of the shoot because he is so sorted and knows exactly what he wants us to do on set. He made us rehearse a lot during a two month workshop before shooting began. I wasn’t allowed to meet with Parineeti before the shoot so more of a real connection would come out between us.”

Parineeti revealed her beauty secrets too, “First, sleep well for at least eight hours a day. Drink a lot of water, moisturise your face well, be happy from the inside, eat only home-cooked meals and refrain from anything that could potentially make you unhealthy.”