Bigg Boss 18's Nyrraa M Banerjii recalls getting comments on her appearance by casting directors, says 'Yeh log bol lete hain muh par ki...'
Nyrraa M Banerjii
has been known for her intriguing performances in the
TV Industry
, apart from her stint on TV, the actress has also been a popular face in
South Indian films
. While speaking to Screen, the actress got candid about facing comments from casting directors about her body, and the competitive side of the Southern Industry.
Nyrraa had started off with
Law school
, "I went to law school in Bombay. I chose that because no one in my family is a lawyer. In college, I used to participate a lot in these inter-college competitions, but not in acting, dancing and fashion shows. I was inclined towards dancing. I actually wanted to become a dancer apart from the law."
She further shared the kind of comments she received from casting directors, "I always heard casting directors say, 'Tumhaara face and body South Indian films ke lie perfect hai.'
I was a little voluptuous and not so skinny at that time. Yeh log bol lete hain muh par ki aapka face and figure South movies wala hai. I said that I didn't want to do it. I have never even seen a South film. A casting director took Sridevi and other legendary actors' names, explaining how South Indian films are also good.
"
She further shared how she bagged projects in South Indian Cinema, "Then I started doing movies. I was getting huge
film offers
and lead roles. But, I was turning them down for studying because I had to do that alongside. Many people said that people leave studying for acting and you are leaving acting for studies. What nonsense? And in the South industry, when you take films continuously and do them non-stop, it takes you to a very different level. But otherwise, every day a new girl is being launched because it is a highly
competitive industry
."
Nyrraa was last seen in the controversial reality show
Bigg Boss 18
, however, she was one of the first contestants to get evicted from the show.
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