India, Oct. 16 -- Pavleen Gujraal is riding high on the rave reviews she's getting for Hunkkaar: The Roar, the web series she was recently seen in. "I am ecstatic to get compliments from everyone. Friends, family, and the film fraternity also have only good things to say, and that's something that makes you want to go even bigger the next time," says the actor, who was also seen in the spy action-thriller Alpha, released earlier this year. But for Gujraal, acting has never been just about landing projects. "I don't want to do a bad project just for the money, for acting is for creative expression and not financial gratification for me," she says. Working on Alpha also gave Gujraal an opportunity to learn from her co-stars Alia Bhatt and Anil Kapoor. "The bigger the star, the more grounded and warm they are. Alia was amazing. And with Anil ji, I learnt a lot! He has accomplished so much in his life, and he still has the same enthusiasm and, perhaps, more energy than anybody else on set. He talks about the character; he discusses the scene with you," she says. Kapoor even complimented her dialogue delivery, calling it "very impressive". Gujraal is now keen to take on more challenging roles. "I have reached this far only because of my hard work and I honed my skills every step of the way. Now, I feel I am ready for a character-driven lead role," she adds. An entrepreneur and certified nutritionist, Gujraal is a partner in Delhi-based restaurant Zetu, which serves Sri Lankan cuisine, and has also worked as an event host and consultant. These pursuits, she says, have given her the freedom to be selective about the acting projects. "This has given me the liberty to choose only roles that are meaningful or are integral to the story," Gujraal ends....