Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Bipasha Basu Recalls Warnings Over Bold Jism Role
Bipasha Basu acted in the film Jism in 2003.
She played a character named Sonia.
Before making the film, people in the movie industry warned her not to do it.
They thought the film’s adult themes could damage her career.
Bipasha said she believed it was an adult love story made for adults.
She chose to take the role because she liked Sonia’s different sides.
She is now preparing to return to acting after becoming a mother.
She also spoke about being cruelly criticized for gaining weight after pregnancy.
Bipasha Basu said industry figures warned her against taking the role of Sonia in Jism.
People reportedly told Basu her career would be finished if she appeared in an erotic thriller.
Basu defended the film as an adult love story intended for adult audiences.
Jism, released in 2003, starred Basu opposite John Abraham.
Basu is preparing to return six years after embracing motherhood and has discussed trolling over post-pregnancy weight gain.
- Who
- Actor Bipasha Basu, alongside John Abraham in Jism.
- What
- Basu recalled being warned that her career would end if she accepted the bold role of Sonia in Jism.
- When
- Jism was released in 2003; Basu is preparing for a comeback six years after embracing motherhood.
- Where
- The comments were made during a conversation with Elle India.
- Why
- Basu chose the role because she viewed Jism as an adult love story and enjoyed Sonia’s character.
- Film
- Jism
- Release year
- 2003
- Bipasha Basu's role
- Sonia
- Co-star
- John Abraham
- Earlier acting debut
- Ajnabee in 2001
- Other cited film
- Raaz
- Recent discussion
- Basu spoke about returning after motherhood and facing trolling over post-pregnancy weight gain