Known for her fiery performances in hit films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Dream Girl, and Chhorii, Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has carved a niche for herself in the film industry. But despite her growing filmography and box office success, the actress admits she’s still struggling to bag quality roles in the industry.
In a recent heart-to-heart interview, Nushrratt peeled back the glamorous curtain of Bollywood, revealing the harsh truth about the industry’s inner workings. She candidly shared how, even after back-to-back hits, she finds herself sidelined when it comes to meaningful and meaty roles.
“Even after successful films, I don’t get the kind of roles I want,” she said, explaining how nepotism and industry connections play a huge part in determining who gets the opportunities. “Star kids reach places I possibly never can,” she added.
According to Nushrratt, the main advantage star kids have is their built-in access to filmmakers and influential people within the industry.
“They either know the people in the industry, or their parents do. They’re familiar with how it works. That’s a huge plus,” she said.
She recalled a moment post-Pyaar Ka Punchnama, when she was eager to connect with a particular director she admired but didn’t even know how to get his contact.
“Who gives me a director’s number? Where do I find their contact? It’s a very practical but real problem,” Nushrratt confessed.
She also shared an incident when she mustered up the courage to message director Kabir Khan directly in hopes of a role. To her surprise, he replied and agreed to meet — a moment she says “made her month.”
Despite all the hurdles, Nushrratt remains grounded and doesn’t like to label star kids as “nepo kids.”
“They too have their struggles,” she acknowledged. “But yes, they get access to doors that we don’t even know exist.”
She added, “I wish I had more people say ‘yes’ than ‘no.’ But still, I am proud and happy with the work I’ve done.”
It’s worth noting that Nushrratt Bharuccha started her career around the same time as Sonakshi Sinha and Shraddha Kapoor in 2010. However, unlike her contemporaries, her journey to mainstream stardom hasn’t been as smooth, and the struggle, she says, continues.
