Nimrat Kaur on fewer work opportunities in films: People thought I moved to US
Can assumptions of people cause a dent in your career? Actor Nimrat Kaur recently spoke exclusively to India Today about how the industry's perception of her choices and the assumption that she had moved to Los Angeles led to fewer opportunities coming her way.The actor, who is currently basking in the success of her web series 'Kull,' also discussed the current state of the film industry. She shared that more than films not doing well at the box office, what truly worries her is not being able to work as often and as much as she would like to.advertisement"I see that there are so many capable and able actors around me who haven't been employed. But one needs to run the household, rents to pay, families have to be kept up, and bills need to be cleared. This is a profession at the end of the day. When things don't work, there is nervousness in the market, budgets are curtailed, and projects take longer to roll out. The need of the hour is for stuff to be made and released. When content gets created, it employs so many who have happily and crazily chosen to do this, and not walk on the straight path of a conventional job. So, something not doing well is a secondary worry for me," Nimrat Kaur said. Throughout her career, the actor has prioritised quality over quantity. When asked if her career choices had led the industry to view her differently, Nimrat said, "I do take responsibility for that. I always thought they knew I was here, but many believed that I was in LA (Los Angeles), that I had moved there. I love working abroad, but living in a foreign country is unthinkable for me. They also felt that I wouldn't want to do certain kinds of films, and I always wondered where these assumptions came from. Fortunately, I have been able to do stuff that suits me, and I feel grateful and lucky nonetheless."On a final note, the actor shared the genres that she wants to work in, starting with horror. "I would really like to do something like that, or even a horror comedy. I would also like to do a romantic comedy, or a lot of what I have already done. I want to attempt action, and something in line with The Test Case, which is absolutely close to my heart."Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs, also starring Amol Parashar, Ridhi Dogra and Gaurav Arora, is currently streaming on JioHotstar. You May Also Like
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