Speaking about her initial days in the industry, Sobhita recalled auditioning for ads and how she tried to mould herself to find work. The actres shared that she has been fortunate to have found projects such ‘Made In Heaven’ in which she featured as Tara – a middle-class woman – who is not supposed to have that conventional beauty.She also lauded filmmaker Zoya Akhtar for casting someone who does not fall in that category of conventional beauty.
Elaborating further, Sobhita shared the list of people she looked up to as she grew as an actor. According to her, Vyjayanthimala, Rekha, Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, Smita Patil, Priyanka Chopra, Tabu, and Vidya Balan are all glamorous, charming, sexy, good-looking, and have a personality. She also pointed out how their looks didn’t come in the way of their success.
Sobhita went on to add that now she believes in herself and ensures she stays true to herself instead of fitting in any mould. The actress also recalled how seeing the ‘south Indianness’ of Deepika Padukone’s beauty in Om Shanti Om‘ comforted her as a young girl. She added that dusky skin should be celebrated, ‘now more than ever’.
Meanwhile, on the work front, she was last seen in ‘Made In Heaven 2’. She was also recently seen in ‘The Night Manager 2′.
Watch Sobhita Dhulipala talks about beauty standards in Bollywood, describes how ‘south Indianness of Deepika Padukone’s beauty in Om Shanti Om’ comforted her as a young girl
