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Kiara Advani talks about Bollywood actresses supporting each other: ‘If we don’t root for each other, who will’

Jun 07, 2022 05:11 PM IST

Kiara Advani has opened up on actresses in the film industry supporting and rooting for each other, which she says is very important.

There has always existed a perception that female actors cannot be friends, or even be supportive of one another in Bollywood. Whether this is rooted in some fact or just a sexist bias is anybody’s guess. But despite this, there have been times when actresses have praised their counterparts and even promoted each other’s films. The most recent example was when Kiara Advani and Kangana Ranaut met at Karan Johar’s party last month and made a video asking fans to watch the other actor’s film. Also read: Kangana Ranaut says Kiara Advani praised her when they met but many in Bollywood don’t due to ‘their own insecurities’

Kiara Advani was recently seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and is now gearing up for the release of JugJugg Jeeyo.
Kiara Advani was recently seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and is now gearing up for the release of JugJugg Jeeyo.

Kangana Ranaut's Dhaakad and Kiara’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 both released on May 20 and both actors maintained there was competition but no enmity. In a recent interview, Kiara addressed actresses standing up for each other or being friends in the film industry.

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Kiara Advani had shared a picture with Kangana Ranaut on Instagram Stories.
Kiara Advani had shared a picture with Kangana Ranaut on Instagram Stories.

Speaking with Cosmopolitan India, she said, “Whenever I watch the film of a contemporary, and if I really like it, I’ll get her number to tell her how good she was, even if I do not know her. That’s happened with me as well, when other actresses have reached out to me, even those I do not know, to tell me how much they enjoyed my work. It is so motivating to receive this kind of support. All of us inspire each other. When I watch someone performing incredibly, it only makes me want to up my game...to do better, take risks, try new genres.”

The actor added that it is important for women to support each other in professional environments. Kiara said, “There is nothing better than women supporting women. It uplifts one’s morale. We understand each other because we go through or have gone through similar experiences. And if we don’t root for each other, who will?”

Kiara is set to be seen in Jugjugg Jeeyo next. The comedy also stars Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, and Neetu Kapoor. Directed by Raj Mehta, the film releases in theatres on June 24.

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