pooja hegde, who is currently promoting her upcoming film Retro, has recently found herself at the center of controversy following a statement made during a promotional interview. When asked why she hasn’t signed any telugu films in a while, the actress candidly explained that she was looking for roles with substantial depth and importance.
According to her, most of the telugu film offers she received were centered around glamour rather than character-driven narratives, prompting her to maintain a strategic distance. She emphasized that her current focus is on roles that allow her to evolve as a performer and contribute meaningfully to the story, rather than just being an aesthetic addition.
However, her remarks have not gone down well with a section of telugu cinema fans. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and outrage, accusing pooja of being ungrateful to the industry that played a crucial role in shaping her career.
They pointed out that it was telugu cinema that gave her some of her biggest commercial successes and helped her gain recognition that eventually opened doors to opportunities in bollywood and Kollywood. For fans, her comments felt dismissive and undermining of the contributions that telugu filmmakers and audiences made to her rise in the indian film industry.
The backlash has sparked a larger conversation online about the portrayal of female leads in telugu cinema and the evolving expectations for actresses. While some supported Pooja’s desire for more substantial roles, arguing that her critique reflects a broader issue within the industry, others felt that she could have expressed her thoughts more respectfully and constructively. As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether pooja or her team will issue a clarification or whether the discussion will influence how future roles for women are written in telugu films.
According to her, most of the telugu film offers she received were centered around glamour rather than character-driven narratives, prompting her to maintain a strategic distance. She emphasized that her current focus is on roles that allow her to evolve as a performer and contribute meaningfully to the story, rather than just being an aesthetic addition.
However, her remarks have not gone down well with a section of telugu cinema fans. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and outrage, accusing pooja of being ungrateful to the industry that played a crucial role in shaping her career.They pointed out that it was telugu cinema that gave her some of her biggest commercial successes and helped her gain recognition that eventually opened doors to opportunities in bollywood and Kollywood. For fans, her comments felt dismissive and undermining of the contributions that telugu filmmakers and audiences made to her rise in the indian film industry.
The backlash has sparked a larger conversation online about the portrayal of female leads in telugu cinema and the evolving expectations for actresses. While some supported Pooja’s desire for more substantial roles, arguing that her critique reflects a broader issue within the industry, others felt that she could have expressed her thoughts more respectfully and constructively. As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether pooja or her team will issue a clarification or whether the discussion will influence how future roles for women are written in telugu films.
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