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Nikki Walia Says Toxic Bollywood Culture Drove Her Exit

Nikki Walia Says Toxic Bollywood Culture Drove Her Exit
Nikki Walia says she was attacked for quitting Bollywood: ‘Women were objectified, treated unfairly’ · indianexpress.com

Nikki Walia was an actor in Bollywood films.

She appeared in movies including Mr. Azaad, Akele Hum Akele Tum, and Pardesi Babu.

She later moved from films to television.

In an interview, she explained why she made that change.

She said the film industry often treated women unfairly.

She also said women were asked to do inappropriate things.

According to Walia, people often spoke to women rudely.

Her move to television surprised people and led to rumors.

She says the unhealthy culture of the film industry influenced her decision.

Key facts

Actor
Nikki Walia
Known films
Mr. Azaad (1994), Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995), and Pardesi Babu (1998)
Career change
Walia moved from films to television.
Stated reason
She described the film industry's culture as toxic and unfair toward women.
Reported impact
Her decision surprised people and led to several rumors.
Interview outlet
Zoom

Quotes

Nikki Walia

Actor discussing the treatment of women in Bollywood during her career

“Aur industry mein toh baad ki baatein hain. Us waqt women se jo stupid cheezein maangi jaati thi, uske alawa logon ka baat karne ka jo lehza tha (The industry used to demand stupid things from women at that time, moreover people used to talk in a rude manner).”
indianexpress.com

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