Nushrratt Bharuccha Says Guys Get Offers After Delivering One Hit In Bollywood: 'Women Struggle'

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24-07-2025

Nushrratt Bharuccha opened up about facing sexism in Bollywood and being treated unequally on film sets.
Nushrratt Bharuccha does not mince words and has now openly spoken about the kind of everyday inequality actresses still face in Bollywood. In a chat with YouTuber Nayandeep Rakshit, the Chhorii 2 actor shared moments from her career that made her feel how different the treatment can be between male and female actors – even after proving themselves.
Talking about vanity vans on set, Nushrratt revealed she had to ask if she could use a male co-star's van just for the washroom. 'There have been times when I went around asking, 'Can I use the hero's vanity van for 5 minutes? He's not here anyway. Can I use the washrooms?' Because they are nicer than mine. However, I won't complain or bicker at that time. I tell myself that I will get myself to that point where I get these things by default."
She also recalled a particular international flight where she was booked in economy class, while the male leads travelled business. Despite friends offering her a seat in business to hang out for a while, she stayed where she was. 'I tell myself that I will get myself to that point where I get these things by default." That goal, she said, was something she did end up achieving.
Beyond the vanity vans and flights, Nushrratt said the deeper issue is the lack of equal opportunities for women in the industry, especially after delivering a hit film. 'As soon as a guy delivers a hit, no matter if he is an insider or an outsider, he will get five new options immediately. But women have to keep struggling. I have been saying this since the time of Pyaar Ka Punchnama," she said.
She continued, 'I am not saying that she has to become an overnight sensation or anything. What does an actor want once their movie is a hit? To get a few options for potential future projects from which they can choose. That's it. They just need opportunities. We don't get as many (options) as heroes do."
Nushrratt was last seen in Chhorii 2, a horror film directed by Vishal Furia, also starring Soha Ali Khan and Gashmeer Mahajani. The film is available on Netflix.
First Published:
July 24, 2025, 18:53 IST
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