The SOTY newbie says it is important to hold on to what you are, and not try to change too much. Alia, who’s one of the brand ambassadors of international make up brand Maybelline, does not believe in applying too much make-up.

"I don't believe in changing your face completely. Make-up enhances few features and you can have a little fun with colours. But changing your face completely never works... hold on to what you are," said the young actress to IANS in an interview.

"I just think, the more normal you are, the more personal it is. I have to look presentable, but I will love to get out in my pyjamas one day," she added.

The actress, who’s currently busy shooting for Imtiaz Ali's Highway and Abhishek Varman's 2 States, wants to endorse brands that suit her age and on-screen image.

"The brand has to suit the image I portray and my age. I look for a brand, which I am able to carry off. I can't endorse a dish washing brand as I don't portray that. If a brand fits my profile, I will go ahead," she said.

"I am just one film old. There is a long way. There is a lot of hard work to be done," she said.

We like her candour.