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India.com
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Seema Pahwa breaks silence on quitting acting: 'Unhe samjha nahi pati...'
Actress Seema Pahwa clarified that she is not quitting the industry and also shared a fear that, somewhere, she might lose her creativity. Seema's comments come after a news article, where the actress revealed that she was considering quitting films due to the industry due to business-minded decisions starting to do the rounds. The actress, who rose to prominence for her role of Badki in the popular soap opera Hum Log , took to Instagram and wrote, 'Namskar Kuch dino se ek baat Jo mann Mai ghar kar rahi hai aur sach bhi hai wo ye Ki mujhe interview dena nahi aata ya jab apni baat keheti Hun to shayad Jo interview le rahe hai unhe samjha nahi pati Baat ye hai Ki bhai mujhe film industry se bahut pyaar aur samman mila hai aur aage bhi milta rahe.' (For the past few days, there's something that's been occupying my mind, and it's the truth that I don't know how to give interviews, or when I try to speak, maybe I fail to convey my message properly to the interviewers. The thing is, I have received a lot of love and respect from the film industry, and I hope to continue receiving it in the future.) She added: 'Mujhe shikayat nahi hai kisi se bhi Bas ek dar hai ki kahin hum dheere dheere creativity khatam na kar de Shayad mere ye shabd thik tarah se kehe nahi paye aur sabne samjha Ki Mai industry chode rahi Hun I love my industry.' (I have no complaints about anyone. It's just a fear that somewhere, slowly, I might lose my creativity. Maybe I haven't expressed myself well, and people misunderstood it, thinking that I want to leave the industry. But I love my industry.) The actress, who made her directorial debut with Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi in 2021, wrote in the caption, 'Bahut jald hi apni dusri film banana chahungi, 'I would like to make my second film very soon.'
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seema Pahwa refuses to train 'nepo kids' when asked to do so; says Hindi cinema is selling faces, not story: 'Why not get trained actors?'
Seema Pahwa known for her iconic television show 'Hum Log' and being such a known face in Hindi cinema with recent movies like 'Badhaai Do', 'Bareily Ki Barfi' among others is a theatre artiste. She and her husband Manoj Pahwa who is also a known actor, have largely begun concentrating on plays. In a recent interview, Seema opened up on the current trend within the industry of launching star kids who don't really know anything. She revealed she is often asked to train them but refuses to do so. Seema revealed that she has told her own children to train themselves in acting before they even decide to be a part of any movie. Her children are now training with theatre. "They believe their decision is wrong. They say nothing that we've taught them has any value in the present system. They rue the fact that we made them actors, and not stars," she said. Further talking about star kids, she said, "Why would I say star kids shouldn't come to cinema. Just like how I want my kids to move ahead, even others would have similar expectations, right? There are so many actors who are trained from FTII or NSD, etc… why aren't they getting cast in any film. I know of someone who is an acting graduate and a theatre artist , who quit acting and left the city because of lack of offers." She further added how film-makers have reached out to her to train star kids but she has refused. "Earlier, directors and producers had the say, and that's why you had talent coming in from all over. Now, it is more of a package system that is brought into place to launch someone into films. In fact, some filmmakers reach out to me to train an actor, and do workshops with them. But I flatly refuse to do so," she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Further revealing the reason for it, she revealed, "Why not just use trained actors instead of bringing untrained people on board, and then teaching them acting. Give the deserving a chance. What new are these untrained actors going to bring to cinema? Why waste that money and investment." She also said that Hindi cinema is now selling a face, not a story.
News18
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday's Co-Star Seema Pahwa Refuses To Teach Acting To Nepo Kids: 'Why Not Use Trained Actors?'
Seema Pahwa isn't against nepotism; rather, she argued that there should be a balance of investment when it comes to star kids. Actress and filmmaker Seema Pahwa has spent nearly 40 years in the Indian film industry. She has been a part of films like Gangubai Kathiawadi, Dream Girl 2, Badhaai Do and Zubeidaa among others. As a reputed actress and director, Seema believes that Bollywood today has become a business about selling faces, rather than telling stories. As such, Seema revealed that she won't be training nepo kids who lack talent just so they can be launched. Speaking to Bollywood Thikana, Seema revealed that despite being acting graduates and theatre-trained actors, her kids haven't gotten a chance in Bollywood. Seema said, 'They believe their decision is wrong. They say nothing that we've taught them has any value in the present system. They rue the fact that we made them actors, and not stars… We asked them to train more, do theatre more, and even though they are doing all of it, they are nowhere." Seema isn't against nepotism; rather, she argued that there should be a balance of investment when it comes to star kids. 'Why would I say star kids shouldn't come to cinema. Just like how I want my kids to move ahead, even others would have similar expectations, right?" asked Seema. She elaborated, 'There are so many actors who are trained from FTII or NSD, etc, why aren't they getting cast in any film. I know of someone who is an acting graduate and a theatre artist, who quit acting and left the city because of lack of offers." 'Earlier, directors and producers had the say, and that's why you had talent coming in from all over. Now, it is more of a package system that is brought into place to launch someone into films. In fact, some filmmakers reach out to me to train an actor, and do workshops with them. But I flatly refuse to do so," Seema said. Seema continued, 'Why not just use trained actors instead of bringing untrained people on board, and then teaching them acting. Give the deserving a chance. What new are these untrained actors going to bring to cinema? Why waste that money and investment?" She added, 'Of course, those who are really talented and have gone through the grind wouldn't have the resources to spend on grooming. They might not be beautiful, but they are definitely talented." 'They are here after a lot of struggle, and parents spend money on them too. They are rattled by guilt and pick up some non-acting jobs, but the actor in them is never dead. But yeah, there is no point beating around the bush. Our industry is not about art anymore. It is all about business," the actress concluded. First Published:
India Today
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Seema Pahwa hints at quitting films: The condition is very bad
Veteran actor Seema Pahwa recently voiced her concerns about Bollywood's current state and even hinted at the possibility of stepping away from the industry due to the lack of creative opportunities. She pointed out that the industry has become overly commercialised, with businessmen now calling the shots, resulting in diminishing respect and recognition for creative an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Seema said, 'Mujh lag raha hai bahi jaldi namaste karni padege film industry ki (I think I will have to say goodbye to the industry every soon). The condition is very bad of the industry and in a way, they have murdered creative people in the industry. It has been completely taken over by businessmen. They want to keep this industry alive with their business mind. I don't think, we who have worked for so many years in the industry, can sustain this mindset.'advertisementSeema also highlighted how the industry has moved away from valuing artistry, pointing out that filmmakers now focus more on casting stars for box office success. 'I understand they want to earn money and that's why maybe they don't need people like us. They call us purane log (old fashioned people) and tell us, 'Your thought process is very old.' They argue with us that an actor makes a film work. According to them, only commercial things make a film work,' she actor went on to criticise filmmakers for making Rs 100 crore commercial, formula films again and again despite them not working at the box office. 'If you make good low-budget films, at least 2 out of 5 will work. But they only want to stick to the same old formula that people are rejecting. OTT has its own issues. I have diverted myself to theatre,'Meanwhile, on the work front, Seema will next be seen in 'Bhool Chuk Maaf', alongside Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Watch
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Seema Pahwa says she might have to bid goodbye to the film industry as it's now run by businessmen: 'They have murdered creative people'
Seema Pahwa is one of the most known faces in the industry as she's been around for many years and been a part of some memorable projects. However, in a recent interview, Seema has admitted that she has diverted herself to theatre lately as she sees less scope of work for actors like her within the industry. She also slammed the industry for the fact that the creative people are now murdered and only businessmen are running it. She admitted that soon she might have to bid farewell to it. In a recent interview with Bollywood Thikana, Seema shared, "Mujh lag raha hai bahi jaldi namaste karni padege film industry ki (I think I will have to say goodbye to the industry every soon). The condition is very bad of the industry and in a way they have murdered creative people in the industry. It has been completely taken over by businessmen. They want to keep this industry alive with their business mind. I don't think, we who have worked for so many years in the industry, can sustain this mindset." She added, 'I understand they want to earn money and that's why maybe they don't need people like us. They calls us purane log (old fashioned people) and tell us, 'Your thought process is very old.' They argue with us that an actor makes a film work. According to them only commercial things make a film work." Pahwa said that actors like her do not get the kind of respect or work that they deserve. "If you make good low budget films , at least 2 out of 5 will work. But they only want to stick to the same old formula that people are rejecting. OTT has its own issues. I have diverted myself to theatre. I don't think we will get the respect that we deserve in films or the sort of work we deserve,' she said. Seema is known for her work like the popular television show 'Hum Log', Hip Hip Hurray' and in recent times movies like 'Bareily Ki Barfi', 'Aankhon Dekhi', 'Badhaai Do', 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' among others.
