Nora Fatehi exposes filmmakers’ fixation on four lead actresses

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actress and dancer Nora Fatehi opened up about the challenges and trends in Bollywood of casting only a limited number of actors in the lead roles, without exploring opportunities beyond them.

Fatehi, during her interview, said that her dance skills have not been the obstacle preventing her from landing lead roles.

The Dilbar girl said that many legendary actresses in Bollywood have always been exceptional dancers, and their dance prowess has been an inherent part of being an iconic star.

“The paramount factor in casting appears to be the ability to excel in multiple aspects including acting skills, star presence, aura, communication skills and much more,” she added.

Nora Fatehi on casting trends

As per the media reports, Fatehi expressed her observations about the industry’s high competitiveness and the limited number of movies produced each year.

The Street Dancer actor said: “The filmmakers tend to remain in their comfort zones and rely on “four” actresses to play the lead characters, leading to a repetitive cycle of casting. As a result, opportunities beyond the familiar faces might not receive due consideration,”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Fatehi told media about her upcoming Telugu film titled Matka alongside Varun Tej in the lead role. Set in 1960s, the ambitious project is expected to be the most expensive venture of Tej’s career.

Earlier in 2015, fatehi worked in a Telugu movie  Temper, where she captivated audiences with her dance performance in the song Ittage Recchipodham.