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Bollywood Star Nushrratt Bharuccha Speaks Out Against Sexism and Inequality
24 Jul
Summary
- Requested to use male co-star's vanity van as it was nicer
- Flew economy while male leads enjoyed business class
- Fewer opportunities for female actors compared to male counterparts

In a recent interview, Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha spoke out about the persistent issues of sexism and inequality she has faced in the industry. Bharuccha, who is currently 40 years old, recounted occasions where she had to request the use of a male co-star's vanity van because it was nicer and better than her own. Despite feeling uncomfortable about this, she chose not to complain at the time, believing that she would eventually reach a point where she could access such amenities by default.
Bharuccha also recalled a time when she was put in economy class on an international flight, while her male co-stars enjoyed the comforts of business class. Even when invited to join her friends in business class, she decided to remain in her assigned seat, motivated by the belief that she would one day be booked into business class on merit, which she later achieved.
The 'Chhorii 2' actor further shed light on the ongoing struggle for gender equality in Bollywood. She pointed out that as soon as a male actor delivers a hit, he immediately receives multiple new project options, regardless of whether he is an insider or an outsider. In contrast, female actors have to continually fight for opportunities, a trend Bharuccha has observed since the time of her film 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama'.