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News18
4 hours ago
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- News18
Kalki Koechlin Was Called 'Affair Girl' After Made In Heaven Role: 'Can I Do Something…'
Kalki Koechlin might have shot to fame with her bold debut as Chanda in Dev.D, but she's now revealing a much less glamorous side of what came after. In a recent conversation with Zoom, the actor got real about the aftermath of her breakout role, sharing how online hate and judgement deeply impacted her self-image and slowed down her career in Bollywood. 'After Dev D, I felt so scrutinised for the way I looked, that I felt ugly," Kalki said. 'I would look in the mirror, and I knew I wasn't ugly. Now when I look back, I'm like: I was in my prime, I looked so good. Why didn't I enjoy it? But there were times when I'd be looking at myself and feeling so ugly, just from the fact that somebody, you know, said some comment about my teeth, or said something like, 'How can you be an actor?' All this kind of stuff that people just say on social media." While Dev.D earned her praise for her bold performance, it didn't translate to steady film work. In fact, she didn't land another film for a full two years. 'I also didn't get work for two years after Dev.D. I was doing my play The Skeleton Woman, which I co-wrote with my co-star, Prashant Prakash. So we were writing a play, putting it up, traveling around the country. I didn't do a film for another two years. So it took a long time for me to kind of grow in the industry, to become famous. That didn't happen overnight. People think that, oh, I got that break and that's it, but it actually took a few films." The attention she received post-Dev.D wasn't always respectful either. Kalki recalled one particularly strange article early in her career. 'Also, somebody had written that I'm like a Russian model who's come and done this film. I was very offended by it. Really? How did you not know that I was born in Auroville? Please do your research. Then I realised a lot of journalists don't do their research." Years later, even with films like Margarita with a Straw, Gully Boy and Made in Heaven under her belt, she says the problem of typecasting still lingers. 'People want to see you do the same thing over and over again. Now it's, you know, like, 'Home breaker', 'Affair Girl'— ever since Made in Heaven and Gully Boy. And I'm like, okay… but can I do anything else now? Even after Margarita, I was only offered disability roles. I'm like, guys, what's… what? So I've kind of just understood that this is the ebb and flow of things, people only remember you for your latest. And then you have to rebuild each time."
Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kalki Koechlin was made to feel ugly after Dev D, had no work for 2 years: ‘I was called a Russian model, asked to do item numbers'
Kalki Koechlin, who continues to be remembered for her career-defining debut performance as Chanda in Dev.D, recently opened up in a candid conversation with Zoom about the aftermath of the film's release. While Dev.D brought her critical acclaim, Kalki revealed that it also subjected her to intense scrutiny and online trolling, which took a toll on her self-esteem. 'After Dev D, I felt so scrutinized for the way I looked, that I felt ugly,' she shared. 'I would look in the mirror, and I knew I wasn't ugly. Now when I look back, I'm like: I was in my prime, I looked so good. Why didn't I enjoy it? But there were times when I'd be looking at myself and feeling so ugly, just from the fact that somebody, you know, said some comment about my teeth, or said something like, 'How can you be an actor?' All this kind of stuff that people just say on social media.' Speaking about her experience filming Dev.D, Kalki recalled the advice director Anurag Kashyap gave her before stepping into the role. 'When I did Dev.D, I remember Anurag's one advice was that I don't watch any of the older Devdas films. He said, 'I want you to not have any hangovers about how this character should be.' And I hadn't seen them, so that was lucky for him. I stayed that way and did the role of Chanda without watching anything. And I think, definitely, I'm glad I did that. If I had seen Madhuri or Suchitra, I would have thought, 'What am I going to do? I'm never going to be like that.' So I'm really glad, in a way, that I got that, and that he protected me from that sort of, I guess, legacy, or whatever it is that you feel like you have to match up to.' Despite the film's critical success, Kalki revealed that Dev.D was not an overnight hit, and it didn't immediately open doors for her in the industry. 'But once the film came out, it wasn't an overnight hit. It was a slow cult classic that kind of grew and grew. And, you know, the amazing music that Amit Trivedi, it must've been his first or second film, he really went crazy. People really loved that music. And I think I got time to let that sink in.' Also Read | Kalki Koechlin recalls getting pregnant 'out of wedlock', says people made a 'big deal' out of it: 'I was living with my partner, these things happen' She added, 'I also didn't get work for two years after Dev.D. I was doing my play The Skeleton Woman, which I co-wrote with my co-star, Prashant Prakash. So we were writing a play, putting it up, traveling around the country. I didn't do a film for another two years. So it took a long time for me to kind of grow in the industry, to become famous. That didn't happen overnight. People think that, oh, I got that break and that's it, but it actually took a few films.' Reflecting further on the industry's superficiality, Kalki described her early encounters with casting directors, and the comments that left a lasting impression. 'I do remember somebody telling me to cut and dye my hair black and do an item number. There were comments about the way I looked, about my teeth. A little later, I had a producer also talking about, you know, Botox. They said, 'Oh, just a little bit of filler for the laughter lines.' And it's all said very casually. Like, it's not said as, 'You have to do this or you won't get the role.' It's just casual, you know? So then you can't even play it uncool and be like, 'How dare you say I should get Botox?' Instead, you're just like, 'Okay… I'll try not to laugh so much.'' She also recalled a particularly inappropriate remark from a journalist during her early days. 'Also, somebody had written that I'm like a Russian model who's come and done this film. I was very offended by it. Really? How did you not know that I was born in Auroville? Please do your research. Then I realized a lot of journalists don't do their research.' In the same conversation, Kalki shared that despite her diverse filmography today, typecasting remains a persistent challenge in the industry. 'People want to see you do the same thing over and over again. Now it's, you know, like, 'Home breaker', 'Affair Girl'— ever since Made in Heaven and Gully Boy. And I'm like, okay… but can I do anything else now? Even after Margarita, I was only offered disability roles. I'm like, guys, what's… what? So I've kind of just understood that this is the ebb and flow of things, people only remember you for your latest. And then you have to rebuild each time.'
India Today
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kalki Koechlin says her parents' divorce shaped her own with Anurag Kashyap
Kalki Koechlin has never shied away from speaking her truth. Recently, she reflected on her past relationships, especially that with actor-filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. She opened up about the emotional baggage she carried into adulthood - one that began taking shape when she was just a recent conversation with Zoom, the acclaimed actor recalled the painful impact of her parents' separation, and shared, 'My parents divorced when I was 13, and it was really bad. They were really nasty to each other. It was cold and mean growing up between them - that was very tough. Maybe that's why I'm divorced.'advertisementThe actor was married to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap in 2011, shortly after their collaboration on 'Dev D'. They parted ways after four years, and while the split wasn't easy, Kalki now views it with clarity. 'There is a certain part of you that jeopardises relationships once they start turning bad,' she said, suggesting how early trauma can echo into adult dynamics. The initial years after the divorce, she admitted, were far from easy. 'It was hurtful to see the other person with somebody else. Eventually, we realised we needed to stay out of each other's lives.'Time and distance, however, brought perspective and healing. 'It does take a few years. But distance helped,' she the two share a cordial relationship. Kalki even attended the wedding festivities of Kashyap's daughter, Aaliyah, last year. 'Now we're in a good place and can catch up once in a while,' she added, quietly affirming that closure, while complex, is Kalki has been in a committed relationship with Guy Hershberg for a while now. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Sappho, in the work front, Kalki Koechlin was last seen in the Tamil romantic action drama 'Nesippaya', directed by Vishnuvardhan. Up next, she stars in the English-language film 'Emma and Angel', further cementing her reputation for choosing bold and unconventional roles.- EndsMust Watch
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Kalki Koechlin On Divorce With Anurag Kashyap: ‘It Was Hurtful To See Him With Someone Else'
Kalki Koechlin opens up about her painful divorce from Anurag Kashyap, linking it to the trauma of her parents' nasty separation. Kalki Koechlin has never shied away from confronting her past, whether through her art or candid interviews. In a recent conversation with Zoom, the actor opened up about the deep emotional scars from her childhood that she believes may have played a role in her eventual divorce from filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Kalki and Anurag, who tied the knot in 2011 after working together on the critically acclaimed Dev D, were married for four years before parting ways in 2015. Now, nearly a decade later, Kalki is peeling back the layers behind that chapter of her life. 'My parents' divorce when I was 13, and it was really bad," she shared. 'They were really nasty to each other and it was like cold and mean growing up between them. That was very tough. Maybe that's why I'm divorced." The actress explained how her formative years in a household marred by tension and bitterness may have shaped how she approached love and conflict in adulthood. 'There is a certain part of you that jeopardises relationships once they start turning bad, but you are like 'oh this happens' because you have witnessed that as a child," she said. 'I have witnessed as a child my parents separating and hating each other. A part of you loses the faith to walk through the worst." However, Kalki also emphasized that growth and healing are possible. 'Consciousness and therapy" have played a significant role in helping her rewire those early perceptions of love and separation. Through reflection and time, she's gained clarity. Opening up further about the difficult period post-divorce with Anurag, Kalki admitted, 'The first few years after the divorce were not easy for us. Then came a point when we were like 'we need to stay out of each other's lives' because it was hurtful to see the other person with somebody else, just the reminders are so strong." But like many relationships that begin with great intensity, theirs has found a quieter, more respectful rhythm over time. 'It does take a few years," she said. 'We didn't get to it immediately and distance helped. Now we are in a good place and we are able to catch up once in a while." Kalki was even present at the wedding celebrations of Anurag's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap last year, a gesture that marked the matured relationship they now share. Aaliyah is Anurag's daughter from his first marriage to editor Aarti Bajaj. From her breakthrough performance in Dev D to the evolution of her personal journey, Kalki Koechlin continues to engage with life's complexities with honesty and grace — proving that vulnerability, when embraced, can be a powerful force for growth. First Published: July 21, 2025, 17:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Divorce with Anurag Kashyap was bitter initially, hurtful to see him with someone else': Kalki Koechlin recalls how parents' hated each other after ‘nasty' split
Actor Kalki Koechlin and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap were married for four years before they parted ways in 2015. In a recent interaction, Kalki hinted that her divorce might have stemmed from witnessing her parents' troubled relationship while growing up, and how their 'nasty' divorce made her more prone to jeopardizing her own relationships. Speaking to Zoom about how her understanding of relationships and love was shaped by her parents' difficult marriage, she said, 'My parents divorce when I was 13, and it was really bad. They were really nasty to each other and it was like cold and mean growing up between them. That was very tough. Maybe that's why I'm divorced.' Kalki admitted that growing up in such a toxic environment conditioned her to sabotage relationships. She said, 'There is a certain part of you that jeopardise relationships once they start turning bad, but you are like 'oh this happens' because you have witnessed that as a child. I have witnessed as a child my parents separating and hating each other. A part of you loses the faith to walk through the worst.' Kalki acknowledged that over time, 'consciousness and therapy' helped her overcome this conditioning and come to terms with her parents' divorce. She also opened up about her divorce from Anurag and how it was difficult for her to see him with someone else post-separation. Speaking about how it took time for them to be civil with one another after their divorce, she said, 'The first few years after the divorce were not easy for us. Then came a point when we were like 'we need to stay out of each other's lives' because it was hurtful to see the other person with somebody else, just the reminders are so strong.' She added, 'It does take a few years. We didn't get to it immediately and distance helped. Now we are in a good place and we are able to catch up once in a while.' Kalki was present at Anurag's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap's wedding last year. Aaliyah is Anurag's daughter from his first marriage with Aarti Bajaj. Kalki made her acting debut with Anurag's Dev D. Shortly after the release of Dev D, the two tied the knot in 2011. However, they parted ways in 2015.
