Nushrratt Bharuccha On Not Getting Same Opportunities As Sonakshi, Shraddha: 'They Reach Places I Cannot'
Nushrratt Bharuccha has shared that breaking into mainstream opportunities in Bollywood remains a challenge—especially for someone without an industry background.
Despite being a part of several box office successes, actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has shared that breaking into mainstream opportunities in Bollywood remains a challenge—especially for someone without an industry background.
In a recent conversation with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, the 'Chhorii 2' actor spoke candidly about the hurdles she’s faced even after delivering hits like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' and 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'. Comparing her journey to that of Sonakshi Sinha and Shraddha Kapoor, she pointed out the advantage star kids hold.
Nushrratt Bharuccha on star kids' advantage
“They definitely have an advantage. They know the industry, they know the people. And if they don’t, their parents do. So what happens is, they reach places I cannot. They can knock on doors I may not even know the address of. If I want to meet a director, who’s going to give me his number? Where should I even ask for the director’s address? This is a very practical problem — but it’s a real one," she said.
On her struggles
She recounted how, after 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama', she had hoped to meet certain filmmakers but had no access. “At that time, I messaged Kabir Khan for work, and he replied and agreed to meet — that made my month,” she said, highlighting how rare it is to even land a meeting. “It’s so difficult to get a director’s number or set up a meeting. It’s a very tough road for people who are not from the industry.”
While she was careful not to dismiss the efforts of those born into the film world, she acknowledged the privilege they carry. “I don’t like calling them ‘nepo kids’ because they have their own struggles — but yes, they get inroads that we don’t. That may have been the harder route for me.”
Nushrratt also expressed gratitude for those who have supported her career. “I value the people who want to work with me. I hold them close like family. I would have liked a lot more opportunities — more ‘yes’ than ‘no’s’. But I’m still very happy with the films I’ve got.”
About Chhorii 2
Currently, Nushrratt is busy promoting 'Chhorii 2', the sequel to her 2021 horror hit. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film also stars Soha Ali Khan, Gashmeer Mahajani, and Hardika Sharma. It follows Sakshi (played by Nushrratt) as she fights to protect her daughter from dark supernatural forces. 'Chhorii 2' is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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