Bipasha Basu Says She Was Warned Against Jism: 'Everyone Told Me You Can't Do Adult Content Film'
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Bipasha Basu reveals she was advised against doing Jism, says her manager thought she'd gone crazy.
Bollywood star Bipasha Basu recently opened up about her decision to take on one of the most daring roles of her career. Back in 2003, she starred in Jism, a bold romantic thriller that also marked the debut of actor John Abraham. At the time, Bipasha was already a well-established name in the industry, and many around her felt the choice could derail her rising career.
In a candid chat with Times Now, the actress revealed, 'Jism was the time when I was at the peak, and everyone told me you cannot do adult content film. You are like the typical Hindi heroine who is established in people's hearts now. And I said, I just like the story so much. I said I'll go ahead and do it. Everybody stopped me from doing it. My manager thought I had gone crazy."
Despite the doubts, the gamble paid off. Bipasha shared that the film not only brought her critical acclaim but also had a noticeable impact on trends and perceptions in Bollywood.
'There was no stereotypical (thing) that the woman can't play the negative character. It all changed after that. So it's been pathbreaking for me. That has been one very important film," she recalled.
She also mentioned how Jism set new fashion trends, with fans copying her signature bronzed makeup look and tonged hair featured in the movie.
Although she's taken a step back from films in recent years, Bipasha was last seen in the 2020 web series Dangerous, where she starred alongside her husband, Karan Singh Grover.
About Jism
Jism is a romantic thriller that released in 2003 and became known for its bold story and stylish look. Directed by Amit Saxena and produced by Pooja Bhatt, the film starred Bipasha Basu and marked John Abraham's debut in Bollywood. The plot follows a lawyer who falls for a mysterious woman, leading to a dangerous affair filled with twists, betrayal, and crime. The film was praised for its music and visuals, and it stood out at the time for showing a strong female lead in a bold role.
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