“People assume you have a child, so you’re not interested in work”, says Bhumika Chawla

Bhumika Chawla, well known for her role opposite Salman Khan in Tere Naam, has said that individuals often assume that an actor isn’t interested in work just because she got hitched and has a child.

Asked about her work, Bhumika told Times of India, “I am walking a tightrope. On one hand, I have to be seen for producers and directors to understand that I’m still working so they can approach me. Unless you’re seen on-screen, people assume that you’re married, you have a child, so you’re not interested. So, social media and PR comes handy at that time.”

She added that she never took some time off, and has been working in south Indian movies. “I have three films due for release right now. As of now, I have one film which was supposed to start last year October-November. But that got delayed because of date issues and then an omicron wave happened. I have done another Hindi film which was due for release in Jan-Feb but that too got delayed because of the pandemic. I am now also understanding that OTT is all the more feasible in these times.”