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Mouni Roy gained attention for her performances in films like 'Gold' and 'Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva' in Bollywood. The actress, who had a steady career in television, is now gearing up for the release of her next Bollywood horror comedy, 'The Bhootnii'. She opened up about her journey in Bollywood and the concept of typecasting.

Ashita Dhawan reflects on how being typecast in the industry has led to continuous work for over 20 years, despite her desire to explore more diverse roles. She shares her commitment to pushing boundaries in acting, even when society isn't always ready to accept change.

Last seen as the male lead in Jamuniya, Rajat Verma reflects on breaking free from typecasting to explore versatile characters. He advocates for more nuanced stories in Indian entertainment, highlighting the need for complex characters and authentic narratives.

Aishwarya Sharma opens up about turning down typecast roles and her conscious break from TV after Bigg Boss 17. She also addresses OTT struggles, prioritising creative satisfaction, and clears the air on marriage rumours with Neil Bhatt.

Paresh Rawal, celebrated for his iconic Babu Rao in 'Hera Pheri,' revealed the role's overwhelming popularity led to restrictive typecasting. Yearning for artistic freedom, he sought diverse roles from filmmakers like Vishal Bhardwaj and R Balki to escape the stereotype. Despite feeling creatively suffocated, Rawal is set to reprise Babu Rao in the upcoming 'Hera Pheri 3'.

Saanand Verma, celebrated for his role in 'Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain,' highlights the industry's shift towards women-centric films. He appreciates writers and directors focusing on female-led narratives and enjoys being part of such projects, including a cameo in an upcoming film.

Veteran actress Mumtaz continues to command love and admiration from fans of Hindi cinema. Known for her striking performances and box office success, she was once the highest-paid actress in the industry. Yet, her career came to an abrupt halt in the mid-1970s when she stepped away from films to prioritise her family.

Aadesh Chaudhary, known for roles in Maitree and Sasural Simar Ka, addresses typecasting. He aims to evolve as an actor. He seeks challenging, flawed, and real characters.

Mouni Roy's recent ramp walk at a fashion event, highlighted by a prominent maang teeka, reignited discussions about potential cosmetic procedures, which she addressed vaguely, promising to elaborate later. Despite ramp walk jitters, the actress, known for roles in 'Naagin' and 'Brahmastra', asserts she avoids being typecast, choosing roles based on compelling stories.

Actor Sushil Pandey is all set for the release of his next film, 'Phule', co-starring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekha. As the Anant Mahadevan directorial was delayed, Sushil spoke to ETimes about how hurtful the recent legal tensions were. He also reminisced about his experiences working on 'Article 15' with Ayushmann Khurrana and the 'Jolly LLB' franchise with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. Excerpts...

Jay Soni, the television actor-host, acknowledges the challenge of being typecast in the industry and his determination to break free by exploring diverse roles. He embraces new opportunities, transitioning from television and web series to becoming Gujarat's first digital jockey with Big FM.

Mouni Roy, facing scrutiny over alleged cosmetic surgeries, strategically wore a maang teeka at Bombay Times Fashion Week. While addressing the industry's harshness, she promised to discuss the surgery rumors in a future interview. Roy also shared her pre-ramp walk jitters and her approach to choosing roles, emphasizing the importance of a compelling story and characters that challenge her.

Nadira Mehrin, celebrated for her role in 'Maranamass,' expresses joy over portraying a 'normal' character, a significant step for transgender representation in Malayalam cinema. She highlights the impact of breaking typecasting and hopes for continued normalization in film. Despite a ban in Saudi Arabia, Nadira appreciates the team's support and looks forward to future roles without predefined 'brackets'.

The actor says that due to social media, every industry has become slightly toxic

Actor Paras Madaan expresses a desire to diversify his roles by playing characters with disabilities or historical figures, emphasizing the need for risk-taking and experimentation. He also highlights a lack of quality comic writing, despite opportunities provided by digital platforms.

Actress Shirin Sewani aspires to take on roles with depth and character, drawn to performances like Alia Bhatt in Raazi. She opposes being typecast, advocating for greater variety in roles. Shirin calls for a revival of intelligent comedy in Indian cinema and expresses excitement for thrillers and murder mysteries.

Chitrangda Singh reveals the challenges of being typecast in Bollywood after her item song Aao Raja in Gabbar Is Back. She addresses the importance of rejecting repetitive roles to maintain artistic integrity and showcases her range through diverse characters like Nandini Basak in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.