Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia recently shared her candid thoughts on the challenges she’s encountered in casting discussions. She bravely disclosed her personal experiences, recalling moments when she faced remarks about her weight. Despite the fleeting nature of the roles in question, she found herself being advised to shed pounds to fit certain character requirements. These conversations, she revealed, weren’t easy, highlighting the industry’s sometimes harsh standards.
I was sacked: Neha Dhupia
In an interview with Zoom, Neha Dhupia said, “When I joined the business, there was a stereotypical mold 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 kg of a body that I thought was super fit in my definition.”
She further added, “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.”