Rakul Preet Singh, who awaits the release of 'Winner' on Feb 24, in this interview she talks about her character, working with Sai Dharam Tej, why the film was shot in Turkey, how she thinks about missing out on big-ticket films, whether she will turn a producer, the Bhavana molestation incident, and more.

What is your character like in the movie?

I was excited about playing Sitara because of the scope an athlete's character offers you. That said, 'Winner' is not a Mary Kom-type movie which is female-centric. I am playing an ambitious, independent girl who has no time for love. I keep chiding Siddhu (Dharam Tej's character), asking him if he has no other goal but for love!

Honestly, I didn't have to put in much efforts. I regularly do workouts and gymming. Had that not been my lifestyle, may be I would have needed greater efforts to be put in.

It seems to be a special outing for Sai Dharam Tej as well.

'Winner' is a commercial film with strong emotions. When Teju (Sai Dharam Tej) watched the movie, he said he started crying. I think no hero has ever got to play a horse jockey. Yes, you have seen them riding a horse, but in this case, Teju had to actually train to play a jockey.