Pooja Hegde opens up about giving auditions: 'Female actors tend to get...'

Pooja Hegde recently shared her take on auditions and revealed the reason behind giving auditions. She threw light on how filmmakers carry a certain perception about actors, and how female actors tend to get typecast easily.

“Filmmakers have a certain perception about actors, especially female actors as we tend to get typecast easily. That’s why I feel it’s important to audition and showcase your traits that haven’t been explored yet. It’s better to be in the running for a role than to be overlooked. Some of the biggest stars audition in the West, why not here?" shared Pooja Hegde.

Currently, she is gearing up for her Tamil film ‘Retro’, wherein she will be seen sharing the screen space with Suriya. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, ‘Retro’ is scheduled to hit the screens on May 1. Apart from this, Pooja Hegde is also gearing up for her Bollywood film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, wherein she is starring alongside Varun Dhawan. Directed by David Dhawan, the film is poised to blend lighthearted narrative with romantic elements, and is slated to release soon.

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She also recently opened up about the industry’s reception, striking a balance between South and Bollywood, her desire to work more in Hindi films, her value for every project, and leaving behind a legacy of good work.

“When you are not from the industry, it’s not just about whether the audience gives you a chance, but whether the industry does. Every film becomes crucial because I don’t have someone producing films for me or reassuring me that even if one doesn’t work out, they’ll make the next one for me. You get fewer opportunities; I’ve built my career by constantly hustling,” shares Pooja Hegde.