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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Surveen Chawla reveals she was asked to gain weight for South films: 'Kuch bounce nahi karega...'
Actress Surveen Chawla recently opened up about the challenges she faced when entering the South Indian film industry. She revealed that she was pressured to change her body size to meet industry expectations, shedding light on the ongoing issue of the objectification of women's bodies in both South Indian and Hindi cinema. Surveen about objectifying women in cinema 00:38 Surveen Chawla flashes her million-dollar smile as she poses for paps at Mumbai airport In an interview with Hauterrfly, Surveen explained, 'You go down South, you need to put on weight. You come back, you need to lose weight. For the South, you're very slim, very thin, because bosoms nahi honge... Kuch hilega nahi, kuch bounce nahi karega...' She further noted that although these expectations still exist within the industry, the manner in which people demand physical changes has become more refined and sophisticated. Earlier, such demands were made directly, so she used to respond to them just as bluntly. About her experience in TV Surveen recalled her struggling days in the television industry, particularly working with a director on Kahiin Toh Hoga, who used to treat everyone on set like cattle. While she acknowledged that the company backing the project gave her a break, she stated that she does not support the way people were treated, stressing that paying someone for their work does not mean you own them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Surveen also shared that, due to her background in television, she missed out on several film opportunities early in her career because filmmakers considered her 'overexposed.' Surveen is known for her performances in projects like 'Sacred Games,' 'Hate Story 2', 'Rana Naidu' and more. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Surveen Chawla says actors need to gain weight for South cinema: 'I was told you are too thin, nothing would bounce'
Actor Surveen Chawla started her acting journey with television shows like Kahin To Hoga and Kaajjal, and later earned recognition for her performances in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, Surveen spoke about losing roles due to the 'TV actor' tag and recalled being asked to gain weight to work in South cinema. (Also Read: Surveen Chawla: Discrimination because of gender is everywhere, come together as a community to being a change) Surveen discussed the label of 'television actor' and recalled losing films because of it. She remembered people telling her 'you are exposed' and said, 'I was told, don't do this for some time. You should not be seen. You go down South, you need to put on weight; you come back here (to Hindi cinema), you need to lose weight.' When asked if actors really need to put on weight to work in South cinema, Surveen said, 'Yes, I was told you are too thin, slim because you won't have bosoms. Kuch hilega nahi (Nothing will jiggle), nothing will bounce. Now it's done a little more sophisticatedly. In my time, they were not so sophisticated. They told me to my face, so I gave it back to their face.' Surveen featured in popular television shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kahin To Hoga, and Kaajjal before making her Bollywood debut with the film Hum Tum Shabana in 2011. Over the years, she made her mark in Punjabi and Hindi cinema with films like Taur Mittran Di, Saadi Love Story, Singh vs Kaur, Hate Story 2, Parched, and more. Apart from this, she has also been part of several popular web series such as Sacred Games, Decoupled, and Rana Naidu. She was most recently seen in the series Criminal Justice 4. The show also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Mita Vashisht, and Zeeshan Ayyub, among others, in key roles. Directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series is available to watch on JioHotstar.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Surveen Chawla says a director tried to kiss her moments after discussing her husband and marriage: ‘We were in his cabin…'
Several members of the film industry have spoken about having unpleasant casting couch experiences. In a new interview, actor Surveen Chawla opened up about an incident where a director tried to kiss her, even though he knew that she was recently married. In an exclusive interview with Hauterrfly, Surveen opened up about the incident, but admitted that she has had similar experiences multiple times. She added, 'I will tell you a tale about Mumbai's Veera Desai Road only. After the meeting at his office cabin, he came to see me off at the gate, and this was after I got married. And the strange thing was that we talked about this in the meeting also, he asked me how it was going and what my husband did, and it was just us speaking inside his cabin because he had a big office,' she said. She continued, 'So, when I came to the door to say bye, he leaned towards me trying to kiss, and I had to push him back. I was startled and asked him what he was doing, and I just walked off.' The actor had shared in an earlier interview how a director from the South industry wanted her to sleep with him. Surveen said that he communicated his intention via a third person, as he wasn't fluent in Hindi or English. A post shared by Surveen Chawla (@surveenchawla) Surveen had said that certain people 'get you in this space where you question yourself.' The actor then recalled the time when she was trying to make a transition from television to films, and during her first film meeting in Mumbai, her 'appearance, weight and waist size, chest size' was questioned. Surveen made her acting debut with the television soap opera Kahin To Hoga in 2003. She was a part of TV shows like Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Kaajjal and 24. She made her film debut in 2008 with Kannada film Paramesha Panwala, and was later seen in Bollywood in films like Hum Tum Shabana, Ugly, Hate Story 2, Parched and short film Chhuri. She had been a part of several prominent Punjabi movies too. Surveen made her web series debut with Sacred Games. A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) She can currently be seen in Criminal Justice season 4, alongside Pankaj Tripathi. She is also a part of Rana Naidu Season 2, which will be out on Netflix on June 13.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gautami Kapoor says she wanted to gift sex toy to daughter Sia on her 16th birthday: ‘Why not experiment?'
For many parents, the idea of having an intimacy talk with their children can be awkward or challenging sometimes. However, in an interview with Hauterrfly, actor Gautami Kapoor revealed how she discussed the topic openly with her daughter and even wanted to gift her a sex toy when she turned 16. (Also Read: Gautami Kapoor recalls being terrified when a man molested her on bus: 'I was in my school uniform') Gautami revealed her daughter's reaction when she asked her daughter if she should gift her a sex toy on her sixteenth birthday. She said, "When my daughter turned 16, I was thinking about gifting her a sex toy or a vibrator. When I discussed with her, and she responded, 'Mom, have you lost it?' I told her to think about how many mothers would come and ask their daughters why don't I give you such gifts? Why not experiment?" She further explained the reason behind it and said, 'What my mom didn't do with me, I want to do with my daughter. I want her to experience everything. A lot of women go through life without experiencing the pleasures of it. Why be in that situation? Today, my daughter is 19 and appreciates the fact that I had that thought and respects me for that.' Gautami met her husband-actor Ram Kapoor on the sets of the television show Ghar Ek Mandir. After dating for two years, the couple tied the knot in 2003 and are now parents to two children, Sia and Aks Kapoor. They are often seen sharing pictures together on social media from their vacations. Gautami was last seen in the web series Gyaarah Gyaarah, which was released in 2024. The fantasy thriller, which also features Kritika Kamra, Raghav Juyal, Dhairya Karwa and Aakash Dixit, is an adaptation of the popular Korean drama Signal. The series is available to watch on ZEE5.
Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nushrratt Bharuccha was uncomfortable wearing a bikini in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, says took a solo trip abroad to be able to own it: ‘You can't even go to Juhu beach…'
Nushrratt Bharuccha, who rose to fame with her 2011 film Pyaar Ka Punchnama starring Kartik Aaryan, recently opened up about finding the confidence to wear a bikini in it — which costed her a solo trip abroad to break her inhibitions. 'My biggest problem was…I even discussed with the director (Luv Ranjan)… that I won't be comfortable with it. Even if I wear it, I won't be able to be myself. So, how can I be confident in the shot? Internally, I had to become okay with this. I have not owned it yet and need to be able to experience and own it to do it. So, I took a solo trip abroad. Because in India, you can't wear a bikini and roam around. Let's be realistic. You can't even go to Juhu beach in a bikini,' Bharuccha told Hauterrfly. She recalled wearing a bikini for three days straight, and by the second day, she was so comfortable that she almost forgot she was wearing one. 'So, I went abroad and I was wearing a bikini for three days straight. Subah, shaam, raat. (Morning, evening, night). And I did it consciously because I wanted to break my inhibitions, my taboo, whatever it is … consciousness of it by saying I am roaming in a bikini. I am telling you…it is so liberating…I cannot tell you. By the second day, I forgot I was in a bikini. It had just become normal. I literally purposely wore from morning to night. Just to get over the fixation that I have about it,' Bharuccha, 39, added. What does it take to break your inhibitions, and how do safe spaces help? Nushrratt Bharuccha on wearing a bikini (Photo: Nushrratt Bharuccha/Instagram) Very often, we see that the choice of clothing is unfairly attributed to one's values and morals, especially for women, and particularly in many conservative cultures. This association inhibits true expression and body acceptance, noted Subhash HJ, counsellor and mental health educator, Vasavi Hospitals, Bengaluru. 'While many young people attempt to break through this conditioning, the absence of a safe space often becomes a major barrier to gaining first-hand experience of comfort in their own body and clothing choices,' said Subhash. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HAUTERRFLY | A Fork Media Group Co. (@hauterrfly) But this courage to try and the importance of a safe space extends beyond clothing. 'It applies to any experiment or self-expression one wants to attempt. In adulthood, especially after decades of inhibition, acknowledging what one wants to experience and identifying a safe space becomes crucial to learning or unlearning anything. In this context, her move was extremely mindful; she identified her discomfort, created her safe space, and prepared herself before presenting on a big screen,' explained Subhash. According to the expert, societal judgment and internalised inhibitions often block emotional freedom, and finding a safe space beyond these limits isn't a luxury; it's a psychological need. 'Whether it's wearing what you want, switching careers, or expressing deep emotions, having a non-judgmental space can make all the difference in reclaiming your control over your life,' said Subhash.
