Nargis Fakhri Reveals The Dark Side Of Bollywood, Shares The Reason Behind Her Depression

Nargis Fakhri, an American actress who made her name in Bollywood within a very short span of time, is one of those actresses who are known for their candid life and down-to-earth demeanor.

She exceeded all expectations when she played the part of Heer in Rockstar, since it was a unique or uncomfortable role for most Bollywood women. However, the actress not only took on the part but excelled at it to the point that she became a household name.

Her depiction in Rockstar, in which she co-starred with Ranbir Kapoor, brought her to public attention, and her outstanding performance earned her roles in a number of subsequent films, including Madras Cafe, Main Tera Hero, and Houseful 3.

But in real life, the actress received feedback that she needed to alter a lot about herself since she was so immature. Although in real life she was usually fairly raw and her opinions about someone could be seen on her face, she gave off the impression of being quite bold.

Similar to these things, the actress recently revealed the dark side of the Bollywood industry. So let’s find out what she revealed:

Nargis Fakhri calls out the dark side of Bollywood

When speaking with Masala, Nargis Fakhri reflected on her early years in Bollywood and referred to herself as an “innocent greenhorn.” Because she didn’t know how to put on what she calls “a game face,” she remembers that others would call her immature. She said,

“I didn’t know how to manoeuvre in a new culture. I was told that because I was so authentic and honest in my feelings, it wasn’t a good thing. You have to interact with people even if you’re not comfortable with them. You have to put on a game face, which I couldn’t. I was said to be immature.”

Nargis recently realised that individuals in the profession have three faces

A business face, a creative face, and a personal face. She also stated that she couldn’t bear the burden of trying to fit in and put on.

Because she worked nonstop for eight long years and had little time for her family, Nargis also experienced a great deal of stress. About why she took a break from Bollywood, she said,

” I’d worked every single day for eight years and I hardly got to be with my family. I felt unwell due to stress. Consequently, I developed health issues. Was I depressed? I guess you can use the word. I was unhappy in my situation and was questioning myself as to why I was still there. I took two years off to get healthy.”

She is honest, which may have contributed to her depression. She reached a point where she had had enough and returned home to be with her family in order to get healed. To strengthen her senses, she started fasting and enrolled in Vipassana meditation. She initially addressed her health problems in 2020.

 

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After spending two years in the US, she is now back in Mumbai, healed, refreshed, and ready to take on the world once more.