Guess what, darlings? The drama in Bollywood isn’t confined to the big screen! Our beloved Saba Azad, yes, the one gracing Hrithik Roshan’s arm, has spilt some spicy beans over on Instagram.
Picture this: Saba, our multi-talented starlet, is back behind the mic after a two-year hiatus. But hold your applause! This wasn’t a voluntary career break. Oh no, the plot thickens! She revealed that ever since she started dating Mr. Greek God of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan, her phone stopped ringing with voice-over gig offers.
Saba, with her usual candidness, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, accompanied by a nostalgic photo of her in the recording studio. Here’s the kicker: she didn’t quit, didn’t hike her fees, or pull a diva move. So, what happened?
In an unexpected encounter with a director she once worked with, she asked the burning question: “Why the radio silence on VO jobs?” His response? Brace yourselves: “We thought you wouldn’t be interested anymore, given your…situation.” 😳 Oh, you mean dating Hrithik Roshan automatically disqualifies her from being a working professional? Seriously, Bollywood, are we still in the dark ages?
Saba’s post called out this regressive thinking head-on. She posed the million-rupee question: Are women expected to drop their careers just because they are dating someone successful? She passionately wrote, “Are we really still living in the dark ages where we assume a woman in a relationship with a successful partner no longer has to put food on her own table?? Or pay her rent and bills? Or take pride in her work and take care of herself and her family??? What kind of an archaic assumption to make??”
She lamented on losing out on a career she absolutely loved due to such patriarchal and regressive mindsets. In another post, Saba emphasized on the importance of individuality in a relationship. She stated, “When two strong independent individuals come together, they don’t give up their identities or their lives and careers to do so.”
To all the ad makers who assumed she’s out of the game, Saba has a message: “I still do VOs. So please, for the love of god, undo your assumptions and let’s get recording already!”
Nisha’s Nutshell:
In the topsy-turvy world of Bollywood, remember folks, dating a superstar doesn’t pay your bills. Saba’s story is a stark reminder that assumptions are the termites of relationships—and careers. Let’s leave the dark ages behind, shall we? And hey, if you’re looking for a voice-over artist, you know who to call! 📞🎤
Tags: Saba Azad, Hrithik Roshan, Bollywood, Voice Over, Patriarchy, Career, Individuality
