"Jaanisaar", which released last week, is a period romance and also stars Pakistani actor Imran Abbas. It marks Ali's big screen comeback after the cult 1981 National Award-winning movie.
"I think for my first film, it's a really nice way to enter the industry. It was elegant, so much sophisticated, with adaa (style) and charm in the way Muzaffar uncle presented me.
"I don't think I could've entered the industry in a better way," she told reporters here last night after walking the ramp for Suneet Varma's closing show at the BMW India Bridal Fashion Week.
"Yes, I am very happy. I haven't looked into the numbers as I was busy. I haven't had any time to touch base with the team and ask what is happening.
"I did my job and I am happy that I got the opportunity to see the movie with the Vice President in Delhi and they loved it. Muzaffar uncle did a great job."
The actress, who plays a courtesan in the period-love story, danced on one of the songs from the film to open the show, which marked her second outing on the ramp within a month.
"I feel like slowly I am becoming a professional model. It's fun. I don't take it seriously, I don't try an be a model I jut try and be myself and have fun."
Even though she finds Kangana Ranaut and Sonam Kapoor very stylish, the actress does not wish to imitate anyone.
"There are a lot of stylish girls in Bollywood, like Kangana, Sonam, Neha Dhupia, Kalki. They have great style. But I don't look up to anybody as I believe style should be personal and should be your own. I like my own style."
"I have been offered two films so far, but haven't decided. I am going to take my own time. There's no rush... I want to choose the right film," she said.