Rasika Dugal Says ‘Talent & Merit Never Get Equal Importance’, Admits It ‘Hurts a Lot’ when She Isn’t Cast

‘The world is not a fair place to live in’: 'Mirzapur' actor Rasika Dugal opens up about casting struggles, says ‘talent and merit never get equal importance’

Rasika Dugal acknowledges that talent and merit do not always secure acting opportunities. Commercial considerations and perceptions often influence casting decisions in the film industry. Filmmakers assess an actor's perceived viability based on their past body of work. Rejection remains a difficult part of the business, which actors must accept. Dugal chooses to focus on performing honestly, letting the rest follow.

Rasika Dugal Says Talent and Merit ‘Never Get Equal Importance’, Admits Rejection ‘Hurts a Lot’

Mumbai, September 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Actress Rasika Dugal has opened up about the realities of the entertainment industry, saying talent and merit do not always receive equal importance and acknowledging that it hurts when she is not cast in a project. In an interview with IANS, Rasika was asked whether the film industry […]

Rasika Dugal says ‘talent & merit never get equal importance’, admits it ‘hurts a lot’ when she isn’t cast

Mumbai, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rasika Dugal has opened up about the realities of the film industry, saying talent and merit do not always receive equal importance, further calling it the nature of business. The... - Social News XYZ