Preity Zinta’s career compromised because of her family
Preity Zinta, renowned for her roles like the one in “Koi Mil Gaya,” has recently opened up about her personal journey in Bollywood. She reveals that a strict family backdrop played a significant role in shaping her career choices. Wanting to avoid any potential controversies, she was cautious about the kind of work she accepted, ensuring it wouldn’t lead to familial discord. This reflection offers a peek into the challenges many actresses face as they juggle societal expectations with professional aspirations. Preity’s story underscores the importance of personal values and convictions in navigating the glamorous yet demanding world of Bollywood. Her approach has resulted in a career marked by memorable performances and roles that resonate with a vast audience. Even amidst the allure of stardom, Preity’s commitment to her principles stands as a testament to the strength of character that often goes unnoticed behind the cinematic magic.
Who knew the pretty face behind Veer Zara and Bol Na Halke Halke was going through this silent pressure from her family. Often times, women are restricted from taking up certain jobs or roles because “Who will take care of the house?” or “That will downgrade your character”, or “Girls from respectful families don’t do that.” How many times have women heard these dialogues from their own parents? At least once in a lifetime. We may think Bollywood is super accepting and that everything is roses and tulips for the women in cinema but such is not the case. They, too, like every other Indian woman, face the challenge of their family having a problem with the kind of work they do.
Regardless of what background a woman comes from or how high her designation at her workplace is, she’s always spiraled down to weighing her shoulders down with the responsibility of sustaining the family’s honour and her dignity, as if doing a job will make her any less of a woman. When men become actors, why are they not asked to skip certain roles? Don’t they have a dignity to protect too? Why are women the flag bearers of honour and prestige of every family?
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