Actress Swara Bhaskar believes her survival kit, primarily comprising her friends and family, helps her sail through the ups and downs in her showbiz career.

"Friends who make fun of all my problems, however serious, family that bails me out every time, three furry cats of three different sizes, children's literature...," Swara told on being asked about her survival kit.

There's more.

"BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice' series starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, old Hindi film songs, Maggi noodles and lots of adrak chai. Also, the realisation that there is a whole world outside the frame of that camera lens and the set where the film is being shot," she added.

The actress, seen in films like "Madholal Keep Walking" and "Tanu Weds Manu", is now awaiting the release of her films "Aurangzeb" and "Raanjhanaa".