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Sara Gurpal, known for her stint on Bigg Boss 14 has expressed her disillusionment with the Punjabi film industry claiming she has faced deceit and a lack of respect over her decade-long career. In an Instagram post and an interview, she revealed her frustration with groupism and the disparity between opportunities in the Punjabi and Mumbai film industries.
She recounted an unsettling experience with a director who made inappropriate advances, stating that such behavior is prevalent with many aspiring actresses pressured for roles. Gurpal criticized the industry's reliance on social media followings rather than talent highlighting a lack of auditions for newcomers.
She noted that actresses like Shehnaaz Gill and Himanshi Khurana also struggle for roles in Punjabi cinema despite their Bollywood success. Gurpal concluded by emphasizing her desire for greater respect and opportunity for women in the industry contrasting it with the acknowledgment she receives in Mumbai.
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