“Your Skin is Like Om Puri’s,” Taunts Galore, Even Mom Tried to Kill Her Acting Dreams – Actress Spills the Tea on Her Struggles

Hello Bollywood aficionados! 🕵️‍♀️ Your favorite Bollywood Newshound Nisha is here to spill the beans, with a dash of sass and a pinch of sarcasm. Hold on to your popcorn, ’cause this one’s a doozy!

Masaba Gupta’s Acting Aspirations – A Bollywood Tale of Beauty Standards and Body Shaming

Let’s dive straight into the glam world of Bollywood, where the rules are as twisted as some of the plotlines we endure. Masaba Gupta, the designer-turned-actress you may recognize from Netflix’s "Masaba Masaba," has spilled some intriguing insights about her journey. And trust me, it’s not all glitz and glam.

So, Masaba, daughter of the legendary actress Neena Gupta and West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards, had a rather unique upbringing. But guess what? She never saw acting as a viable career option. And why, you ask? Well, Mama Gupta had a few brutally honest words to share. Neena advised Masaba that Bollywood, with its rigid beauty standards, might not be her playground. 😲

According to a chat with Faye D’Souza, Masaba revealed, "My mom said the industry in India functions in a certain way. There are faces that people associate with actors, and I didn’t fit that mold. She warned me that I would always be considered too artistic, likely landing vamp or seductive roles. If I wanted to be a mainstream Hindi cinema heroine, it was a no-go. So, I decided to drop it."

Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate Neena’s pragmatic approach. She didn’t sugarcoat it. Parents often blindly support their kids’ dreams without a reality check. But Neena? She laid it out straight. 🎭

Masaba herself acknowledged this candid advice, saying, "I decided I didn’t want to be a supporting artist. I love being in the front and center. As an artist, it can be very frustrating." Oh, the trials of not fitting into Bollywood’s cookie-cutter mold!

The Body Shaming Chronicles

But the drama doesn’t end there, folks. Masaba has faced body shaming too. Hold your gasps! Yes, our society’s obsession with flawless skin struck again. Masaba candidly talked about the regular body shaming she endures. She even had the audacity (sarcasm intended) to post a no-filter video on Instagram, which led to a barrage of trolls comparing her acne scars to the late actor Om Puri’s skin. 😑

One charming commenter even asked, "What are you doing with a makeup brand? Your skin looks like Om Puri’s." Ah, the internet – where everyone’s a critic and no one has a filter!

FIRST PUBLISHED: September 15, 2024, 24:01 IST

Nisha’s Nutshell:

In Bollywood, if you don’t fit the ‘heroine’ mold, be ready for the vamp roles or, better yet, start designing clothes. And remember, no-filter selfies are for the brave-hearted. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, but in Bollywood, it lies in the beholder’s Instagram comments. 😜

Until next time, keep those popcorn buckets ready for more juicy scoops!

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