Bollywood star Neha Dhupia recently opened up about the obstacles she has faced in casting discussions. She courageously shared her personal encounters, remembering instances where she was criticized for her weight. Even though the roles were temporary, she was urged to lose weight to match specific character criteria. During the discussions, she admitted, were tough, shedding light on the industry's unforgiving standards. ALSO READ: Neha Dhupia Shares UNSEEN Pictures As She Pens A Heartfelt Tribute To Father-In-Law Bishan Singh Bedi-SEE PICS
In a conversation with Zoom, Neha Dhupia shared her experience of facing the industry's rigid standards for women. She recalled how she was let go from roles for not conforming to the stereotypical mold of beauty and being unwilling to lose weight. Even during the current era of diverse casting, she highlighted that such incidents still occur. ALSO READ: Neha Dhupia On Getting Pregnant Before Marriage: ‘My Parents Were Okay, But I Was Given 72 hours To Go Back To Bombay And Get Married’
The actress further revealed a particularly hurtful incident when she was fired from a show during her pregnancy, despite the production being on hold for 8 months. She expressed her disappointment at the unreasonable actions of some individuals in the industry but emphasized that she has come to terms with it now, though it was upsetting at the time.
Neha Dhupia is the engaging host of the popular talk show, No Filter Neha, where she engages in open and honest conversations with entertainment industry celebrities. The newest season, now streaming on JioTV in video format, boasts an exciting lineup of star guests. Featuring appearances from top-notch stars such as Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Ananya Panday, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and many more surprises in store, viewers are in for an entertaining experience.
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