Actor and model Nauheed Cyrusi has addressed the question many fans have been asking about her reduced presence in films and shows. In a recent video shared online, the actress spoke candidly about her experiences in the industry and the reasons behind her selective approach to acting projects.
Nauheed, who rose to fame with the iconic song ‘Piya Basanti’ and later gained recognition for her role in Anwar, said that certain industry expectations made her uncomfortable. She explained, “Hmm, let's kill two flies with one slap, shall we? This is possibly the most asked question. While it's a great time to be in the film world and all, but one of the things they make you sign in your contract is that you have to be very comfortable making out and kissing.”
She further added, “And I just feel like, abhi toh faaltoon me bhi they just keep adding kissing scenes and all. And I'm sorry to say, but I just don't think we look good on screen kissing. I don't know what it is. Either they just don't know how to shoot it well, I don't know.”
The actress revealed that her discomfort with such scenes has cost her opportunities. “Before I can say yes or no on me, I get rejected because I say, no, I'm not comfortable with the kissing part,” she said.
Apart from creative differences, Nauheed also spoke about financial challenges she faced. She shared, “Now imagine jala finish shooting, okay? And like the producer holds on to about 25% of your payment. A lot of times I never got that payment. Like it just never came. They would say, arre picture acchi nahi hui, chali nahi, falani nahi, bhi nahi nahi. And I'm just like, but I did my part. You know, there's a contract and who am I to sue them, right? I'm not going to be able to do that.”
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Reflecting on her journey, Nauheed said she did not actively participate in industry networking circles, which may have further limited her opportunities. “I just wasn't somebody who'd roam around in the clique of actors, producers, etc. So I had my whole life outside of acting. And because of which I would end up getting like the sad end of the stick. Somebody's sister, somebody's bhabhi, somebody's... I was just like, no, I'm not interested in doing that. I'd rather not than do this.”
Nauheed Cyrusi, who made a notable comeback with Bombay Begums, continues to stay connected with her audience through OTT platforms and social media. She was recently seen in Saurabh Shukla’s Jab Khuli Kitaab, which is currently streaming Zee5.
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