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From Rejections to Acceptance: Shibani Bedi’s Journey in the Film Industry

From Rejections to Acceptance: Shibani Bedi's Journey in the Film Industry

Shibani Bedi, renowned for her role in Thank You For Coming, recently opened up about her showbiz journey and body image struggles in an exclusive Hindustan Times interview.

Bedi found working on Thank You For Coming therapeutic, embracing the film’s narrative and highlighting women’s challenges to meet society’s perfection standards. She also shared her resemblance to her on-screen character, Tina Das, citing her tendency to be over-responsible and how she’s striving to change that.

Bedi discussed the audition process’s unpredictability and the sudden replacements actors often face in the film industry, which can be disheartening. Despite initial intimidation, Bedi praised Bhumi Pednekar’s warm, supportive attitude on set, fostering a positive environment.

Lastly, she shared anecdotes from her early acting days, including roles as a child actor and her initial hesitation to pursue acting. In this candid interview, Shibani Bedi reflects on her journey, body acceptance, and the challenges actors encounter in the industry.