Starting her career in theatre, the Delhi girl was told several discouraging and demotivating things in her days as a budding film actor.
“When I was 21-22 years old, I was told if you want to become an actress go to Mumbai now, beyond the age of 25 you will be too old. I was told if you want to get married do it now beyond the age of 25 you will be too old. I am glad I had the wisdom to be content in my thought that I am not meant to entertain those who want to see females only below 25 years old, as their heroines in real life and on reel. With this award in my hand, I want to wish resilience for directors and actors combating stereotypes,” she said, after winning the Critics” Choice Film Awards for her role as a police officer in “Soni”, which deals with crimes against women in the city.
–IANS