Shehnaaz Gill on bollywood, punjabi cinema & Becoming a Producer
Career Challenges in Bollywood
After gaining nationwide fame from bigg boss 19, Shehnaaz Gill entered bollywood with films such as:
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
Thank You for Coming
Despite these opportunities, she did not receive the impactful roles she expected.
Shehnaaz faced repeated typecasting and lack of meaningful scripts, leaving her dissatisfied with the direction of her bollywood journey.
Investing in Herself
Shehnaaz shared on bigg boss 19 that no one in the industry was willing to invest in her.
This prompted her to take charge of her own career and become a producer.
She produced the punjabi film “Ikk Kudi”, marking a significant step toward creative control and independence.
Feeling Used as a Showpiece
In a candid conversation with Faridoon Shahryar, Shehnaaz revealed her frustration with Bollywood roles.
She stated:
She was often treated like a showpiece rather than a meaningful contributor to the narrative.
The scripts offered lacked freshness, depth, and strong messages.
This lack of substantial opportunities motivated her to invest in her own projects.
Praise for punjabi Cinema
Shehnaaz emphasized that she had been receiving punjabi film offers for five years, but waited for the right script.
She rejects the notion that her punjabi film work was a waste, stating:
She learned significantly from the industry.
Punjabi cinema is thriving and influential.
She added that many bollywood films rely on punjabi songs to succeed, highlighting the industry’s cultural impact.
Recent Work
Punjabi Film: Recently appeared in and produced Ikk Kudi, directed by Amarjit Singh Saron.
Bollywood Appearance: Last seen in Vicky vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, starring rajkummar rao and Tripti Dimri, where she performed the popular dance number “Sajna Ve Sajna.”
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