The beautiful actress Nushrratt Bharuccha has built a reputation for choosing roles that challenge expectations but she has also been honest about the realities that lie behind the glamour of the film world. Her experiences have given her a clear view of why certain films succeed and why change in Bollywood can feel slow, especially for women.
Nushrratt Bharuccha recently spoke about the long-standing disparity between male-oriented films and those led by women. According to her, the difference isn’t just creative but deeply connected to the audience base. She pointed out that male-centric films are simply made in larger numbers because men form a major part of the country’s population. She believes change takes time but it is happening, especially when women-driven stories truly resonate. As she explained, films like Mimi, Chhorii, Dream Girl, Akeli, and Pink have all done well because audiences connected with them. For her, heroism has nothing to do with gender, even if such narratives are still rare in India.
Reflecting on her own journey, Nushrratt opened up about how challenging it can be for women in the industry, especially those without any connections. She entered Bollywood through auditions and every opportunity has mattered to her. Early in her career, she was boxed into comedy because of the success of Pyaar Ka Punchnama. She shared that many people dismissed her performance and assumed she could only fit into commercial cinema. But when Chhorii came her way, she seized the chance to show a different side of herself, something she said helped change public perception.
Her recent release Chhorii 2 has further strengthened her standing as a versatile performer. In Vishal Furia’s chilling thriller, she returns as Sakshi, a mother desperately protecting her daughter Ishaani from terrifying supernatural threats. The film also marks Soha Ali Khan’s return to acting, alongside Gashmeer Mahajan and Hardika Sharma. Nushrratt’s performance has been widely praised for its emotional depth and intensity.
Along with content-driven films, she has continued proving her commercial appeal with projects like Dream Girl. And now, she is gearing up for her next collaboration with acclaimed director Neeraj Pandey, a project set to release next year.
