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Updated 31 May 2024 at 10:16 IST

Divya Dutta Recalls Losing Out On Films Due To Insiders' Connections: Industry Is Not An Easy Place

Divya Dutta recognised the advantages that insiders have, pointing out their familiarity with the industry's workings and their established connections.

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Divya Dutta | Image: Varinder Chawla

Divya Dutta recently discussed the difficulties faced by outsiders in the Indian film industry, highlighting how casting directors and filmmakers often favour insiders over newcomers. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Divya shared her perspective on the struggles faced by actors without film family backgrounds, noting that she has frequently lost roles to industry insiders.

Divya Dutta narrates her ordeal

Divya Dutta recognised the advantages that insiders have, pointing out their familiarity with the industry's workings and their established connections. Divya said, "Industry is not an easy place at all neither for insiders nor for outsiders. However, there’s a plus point for the insiders that people know each other in Bollywood. They are well versed with the system and journey, they know the ropes already. When we (outsiders) come, we come with mistakes and a lot of learnings like ‘Oh, we were not supposed to do work like this’ or ‘We shouldn’t be doing this movie,’ or ‘You shouldn’t do a multi-starrer, or a movie with a particular actor.‘"

Divya Dutta file photo | Image: Instagram

Divya Dutta reveals why people have high expecttaions from star kids

Divya Dutta reveals why people have more expectations from the insiders than outsiders. 

Divya Dutta file photo | Image: Instagram

She said, "It’s different for the insiders as they get a good launch. Once you’ve started working in movies, it becomes more difficult for them because people have high expectations. Even I want to see so and so star’s child and see what they do and I’ll be judging them more. But if I’m doing something then no one will have any expectations from him. However, no matter how good you are in Bollywood despite being an insider or outsider, people like good work, period. It might take time but people like good actors."

Published 31 May 2024 at 10:16 IST