Hard work alone does not guarantee success in the film industry, says actor-producer Taapsee Pannu as she believes it is a common misconception that the world of movies is a fair place.
During the ABP Network’s Ideas of India 2025 , the 37-year-old Mulk actress shared her thoughts on the harsh realities of the film industry.
“The idealistic thing is that with hard work you will achieve everything that isn’t the case . Not everything is fair in the film industry. If you expect that things will be fair and square then that won’t happen.
“It will be unfair. You will get to hear a lot of things, so keep your ego aside, otherwise, you will be disappointed, besides get used to hearing bad things. It’s not about Bollywood. I’m not a victim of the industry,” Pannu said.
She advised aspiring talents to have a backup plan in case their efforts don’t lead to success.
“I had option B. I had done engineering, had a job and I could do that. I wanted to do an MBA, so I had kept all the options ready,” Pannu said.
Pannu said that actors who are “outsiders” will often find that their success depends not just on talent but largely on audience reception of their work.
