Ridhi Dogra: I have issues with the idea that women have to be hot to be in films

Ridhi Dogra will soon be making her debut in the digital world. In an interview with a leading daily, she said that she has issues that women have to look hot in films.

Updated on Jan 17, 2019  |  09:34 PM IST |  17.1M
Ridhi Dogra: I have issues with the idea that women have to be hot to be in films
Ridhi Dogra: I have issues with the idea that women have to be hot to be in films

Ridhi Dogra is one of the most popular and stunning actresses in the television industry. She has been a part of interesting shows like Laagi tujhse Lagan, Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak, Woh Apna Sa to name a few. Now, the actress is all set to make her debut in the digital world with a web series. In an interview with Hindustan Times, she was asked if she would like to do films. Ridhi said that she thinks about films and would give auditions, but she doesn't know anyone from the film industry, except for the casting directors.

But the actress stated that she has problems how the women in films have to look hot. Ridhi said, "I have never chased the idea of being the best heroine in a project. I have issues with the idea that women have to be hot to be in films. It might sound like sour grapes but it is the way it is. In the past few years, there have been many content-driven films, so maybe I will get lucky and get a good role. I want a role where I can act and even if it’s one scene which adds value to the story, I will be happy. I don’t want to be jutting out of my clothes or pouting."


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She said that a lot of people have told her that she has to look a certain way to be in films, but she doesn't want to do that. Ridhi said that she would rather do TV and web shows and be happy.

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Credits: Hindustan Times

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