MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Nushratt Bharuccha was most recently seen in Akelli and has made a lasting impression on viewers with her strong and commanding roles on screen. She worked in television for over five years before starring in Jai Santoshi Maa, her first feature film, in 2006.
Her parts in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Love Sex Aur Dhokha, and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety helped her become well-known.
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Few people are aware that the actress was considered for the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, which received eight wins out of ten nominations. The actor from Dream Girl reportedly made the shortlist for the role of the movie's female protagonist. However, it's said that her appearance kept her from getting the part.
Earlier while speaking to the popular news portal, she revealed, “I think my image is stuck in other people's perception. I was one of the shortlisted girls for the female lead of the Oscar-winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire' along with Freida Pinto. But I was not finalized because of my looks. (Director) Danny Boyle's team sat me down and explained that I did not look like a girl coming from a slum area. I was told that I am a damn good actor and everything is perfect except the fact that my look doesn't fit the character.”
Nushratt has addressed this issue in several interviews in the past that she got rejected by casting directors as she does not look like an urban girl with sharp features. She feels maybe it’s true, but there are a lot of advanced make-up techniques that are available to get into the character’s look.
Furthermore, talking to the popular news portal, she spoke about Shraddha Kapoor getting the roles without being judged for her looks.
She stated, “How come people are convinced to see the same Shraddha Kapoor as the rich Riya Somani and Haseena Parkar -- the sister of an underworld don? (This is) Because she is a star, who has achieved mass popularity, directors are ready to experiment with her. I haven't achieved stardom.”
Despite having appeared in very few films, Nushratt Bharucha has a sizable fan base.
Regarding her career, she has plans for the follow-up to her beloved movie Chhorri (2021). The horror movie was produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vikram Malhotra, Jack Davis, Shikhaa Sharma, and Shiv Chanana and directed by Vishal Furia. It was a reimagining of the Marathi film Lapachhapi from 2017. She's wrapped filming Chhorri 2.
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