Nora Fatehi Reveals Reasons Behind Lack of Lead Roles, Calls Out BIAS Among Bollywood Filmmakers; Says, ‘Who Would Have Got The BA**S To Do…’
In a recent candid interview with the media, Nora Fatehi shared her perspective on her career and the casting dynamics of the film industry. She firmly believes that her exceptional dancing skills aren't the cause behind her absence from lead roles. Instead, she pointed out the industry's tendency to limit its options by repeatedly casting a handful of actresses in major roles.
While Nora made her acting debut in 2020 through ‘Street Dancer 3D’, she has gained considerable recognition for her captivating dance performances in popular songs such as ‘O Saki Saki’ from ‘Batla House’ and ‘Manike’ from ‘Thank God’, among others.
Without directly naming anyone, Nora subtly suggested that her lack of lead roles might be due to the industry's inclination to stick to familiar faces rather than exploring fresh talent. She stressed that only a select few actresses dominate the industry, leaving filmmakers hesitant to venture beyond this limited pool.
"I don’t think because I dance is why they don’t want to cast me. Our main iconic heroines in Bollywood have been dancers who perform beautifully. And they excel in dance numbers, right? That was just a part of the package of being like an iconic heroine. I don’t think it was because of that. I think it was always, oh, I don’t know. It’s almost like let’s see who will take the chance on her [on me] and if she delivers in all the categories, meaning, the acting skills, the presence, the aura, the ability to express the language skill, then we’ll all jump on the opportunity. So I think it was who would have got the b**** to do it first, to take a chance on me first. I think that was what everyone was waiting for," Nora told News18.
Nora shed light on the intense competition within the industry, where only a restricted number of films are produced annually. Filmmakers tend to opt for tried-and-tested names, often sidelining new talents. Nora underscored the importance of breaking into this exclusive circle of actresses, showcasing her acting skills, screen presence, linguistic abilities, and overall charisma.
She further added, "Today the industry has become very competitive. Let’s be realistic. There are only a few films a year. And sometimes what happens with filmmakers is they don’t think outside of what’s in front of them. So if only four girls are doing films, and they’re going in rotation, and all four are getting projects nonstop, the filmmakers will only remember those four, they won’t think beyond that."
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