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Mouni Roy breaks silence on stereotypes – From ‘Naagin' to ‘Brahmāstra', says, 'hard work matters more than labels...'
From Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi to Naagin and Brahmastra, Mouni Roy has played it all, from mythological icons to supernatural queens. Audiences still remember her as 'Sati' in Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev, but now she's stepping into a new avatar, a detective in the upcoming series Salahkaar.
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.
