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Manushi Chhillar says smaller roles can advance film careers
Hindustan Times·
Actor Manushi Chhillar told Hindustan Times she won Miss World at 20 and learned to trust her instincts in film. She said newcomers without film-family backing cannot wait forever for a perfect role. Not every project has to be a dream job; sometimes it just gets you closer, she said. Endorsements funded early acting years while she pursues entrepreneurship too.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Actors without industry families may take interim projects to stay visible between larger films.
- Chhillar said endorsement income let her pursue roles without relying on each film for full financial support.
- Her entrepreneurship push aims to create work outside acting while she keeps taking screen roles.
What's Happening
- Chhillar reflected on a decade after her Miss World win.
- She described learning to follow her heart over excessive outside advice.
- She called her Vikrant Massey project one of the most interesting scripts she has read in Mumbai.
Miss World Platform Aftermath
- Chhillar said winning Miss World at 20 opened doors beyond pageantry.
- She noted fashion choices now focus on what she enjoys rather than outside approval.
- She said she owns many black dresses in different silhouettes for outings.
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