Bollywood actor Neha Dhupia has opened up about having some tough conversations during casting discussions in the past. Reflecting on her own experiences, she recounted instances where she faced comments about her weight, with suggestions to lose weight for certain roles, despite the limited screen time those roles offered.
In an interview with Zoom, Neha said, “When I joined the business there was a stereotypical mould that women were supposed to fit into and if you didn’t fit into that mold then you are not good enough. Now everyone is so diverse, casting is so real, but you know things still happen. I have been fired for both having a sharp face and not willing or wanting to lose 7 to 10 kgs of a body that I thought was super fit in my definition.”
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The actor continued, “When I was pregnant I was fired from a show that I was on and there was no news of that show being shot for the next 8 months. When I went and revealed to them that I was pregnant and told them that they were not shooting for 8 months, they just said no, we don’t want to work with you. I am talking about people who have said and done unreasonable things, but I am ok now, at that time it bothers you.”
Neha said that she understands the necessity of physical changes or specific requirements for certain roles, particularly in action films where agility is crucial. However, she expressed happiness that the world has become more inclusive, allowing for a broader range of actors with diverse attributes and abilities.
On the work front, Neha and Gulshan Devaiah are collaborating for a fresh web series titled ‘Therapy Sherapy.’
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