Mouni Roy breaks silence on stereotypes – From ‘Naagin' to ‘Brahmāstra', says, 'hard work matters more than labels...'
While the role is exciting, it came with its challenges, as Mouni has faced a recurring issue throughout her career — being typecast. She said, 'I was typecast from the beginning'
Speaking to News18, Mouni candidly recalled, 'Mujhe shuru se hi typecast kiya gaya hai. When I did 'Kyunki…', people said I couldn't do glamorous roles. When I appeared on reality or dance shows, they said I was too glamorous. When I played 'Sati', they said I looked too Indian. After 'Naagin', they believed I could only do fantasy or mythological shows.'
These labels followed her for years, but she says they no longer bother her. Big-screen recognition
Mouni shared that her performances in Brahmastra and her role as a ghost in Bhootni changed some perceptions. 'People then said I can do big, slightly unconventional roles well,' she noted. 'It's all about giving my 100%'
For Mouni, the labels no longer matter; the effort does. 'Chahe role glamorous ho, hatke ho, simple ho ya dance se bhara ho… I just want people to see that I have worked hard and given my 100%. If the audience likes it and connects, that is the biggest reward for me,' she said.
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