Kalki Koechlin, known for her immense talent, has always been outspoken. In a recent interview, she discussed the ongoing pressure to look youthful and the judgment she endures regarding her appearance. However, rather than letting this negativity bring her down, Kalki decides to celebrate her uniqueness and stay true to herself, opting not to conform to society’s limited ideals of beauty.
Kalki Koechlin recalls being told to get botox and dye hair by casting directors; says, “People would casually comment about me on social media”
While speaking with Zoom, Kalki Koechlin reflected on past experiences where casting directors offered unsolicited advice about her appearance. Some suggested she dye her hair black or perform an item number, while others made remarks about her looks or teeth. She shared, “A little later, I had a producer talk about botox; a little filler for the laughter lines. It was said casually, not that if you don’t do this, you will not get the role. Then you can’t play uncool and say, ‘How dare you ask me to get botox?’ You have to get over it, saying ‘I’ll not laugh so much’.”
Additionally, the actress addressed the harmful effects that online trolling can have on a person’s mental health. She remarked, “People would casually comment about me on social media. I remember those affecting the way I looked at myself. I don’t know if any amount of exposure or confidence, like sexual liberation, can protect you from their comments.”
Kalki Koechlin began her acting career with the 2009 film Dev.D and has since established a versatile portfolio across Hindi, English, and Tamil films. She is best known for her performances in movies such as Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, among others. Her most recent Hindi theatrical release was Goldfish in 2022. Kalki also had a significant role in the Tamil film Nesippaya. Most recently, she featured in Arjun Varain Singh’s coming-of-age film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, sharing the screen with Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gourav, and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
On a different note, Kalki also starred as one of the main characters in Made In Heaven 2, portraying Faiza Naqvi in the popular Prime Video series. Her upcoming project, Bhay, is inspired by the horror stories of Gaurav Tiwari.
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