Payal Rajput Opens Up on Losing Roles to ‘Famous Last Names’; Fans Support, Tag Filmmakers

Payal Rajput Opens Up on Losing Roles to ‘Famous Last Names’; Fans Support, Tag Filmmakers

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On Tuesday, actress Payal Rajput expressed her concerns regarding the Indian film industry on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the issues of 'nepotism and favoritism' that she believes undermine genuine talent. Her fans rallied behind her, tagging various directors in the comments of her posts and urging them to consider her for roles.

Payal Rajput calls out nepotism in the film industry

Payal appeared contemplative as she shared on X the challenges and unpredictability of pursuing an acting career. She stated, "Acting is among the most challenging professions. Every day begins with the burden of uncertainty, as I enter a realm where nepotism and favoritism frequently eclipse genuine talent. #struggleisreal."

In a separate post, she expressed her feelings of uncertainty regarding her efforts, noting that she often sees opportunities go to others. She wrote, “I experience moments of doubt where I wonder if my hard work and commitment can genuinely stand out in a world that is largely influenced by privilege. I observe as chances are taken by individuals with well-known surnames or influential agents, and I find myself questioning whether my talent is sufficient to make an impact.”

Many fans expressed their thoughts in the comments section of her posts, tagging directors they believed should collaborate with her. One fan mentioned Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prasanth Varma, suggesting, “consider her for a leading role.” Another fan reached out to Maruthi and Prashanth Neel, urging them to include her “even in a song.” One supporter remarked, “Talent and perseverance always prevail,” while others encouraged her to “stay strong.”

Payal Rajput’s body of work

After her appearances in the Punjabi film Channa Mereya in 2017 and the Hindi film Veerey Ki Wedding in 2018, Payal made her debut in the Telugu film industry in the same year with RX 100. In this controversial film, she portrayed a complex character, a wealthy girl named Indu, earning acclaim for her performance. Subsequently, she featured in various Punjabi and Telugu films, including Mr & Mrs 420 Returns, Ishqaa, RDX Love, Venky Mama, and Disco Raja.

Most recently, Payal appeared in the 2023 film Mangalavaaram and the upcoming 2024 film Rakshana. She is set to star in the Telugu film Kirathaka, as well as in the Tamil films Golmaal and Angel.

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