Watch: What Parineeti Chopra Revealed About Lobbying System In B-Town

Parineeti Chopra, garnering praise for her performance as the late singer Amarjot Kaur in the film Amar Singh Chamkila, disclosed in a recent interview that she had been waiting for a part like this for almost ten years. In the interview, she candidly discussed the challenges she faced due to limited opportunities and previous career decisions. "I don’t go to dinners and lunches or attend parties where work opportunities are created in Bollywood or those roles are discussed. I want directors and producers to call me for my work because I am willing to work hard," she expressed to Bollywood Hungama.

Parineeti Chopra On PR Games And Lobbying System In Bollywood

Acknowledging the industry's preference for actors who actively participate in social events, Chopra admitted, "My PR game sucks." She noted the plight of talented individuals who are overlooked simply because they are not socially inclined. "I want to be the voice for actors who aren’t part of cliques and camps. I hope we break this system of lobbying in Bollywood because I want equal opportunities and work," she said.

Chopra's dedication to her craft was evident in her transformation for the role in Amar Singh Chamkila, for which she gained 15 kilograms. During this period, she refrained from taking on other projects and limited her public appearances. Despite being part of several films over the past decade, including Ishaqzaade, Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl, and The Girl on the Train, Parineeti acknowledged that not all directors have recognised her potential.

Crediting directors Dibakar Banerjee and Imtiaz Ali for giving her opportunities to showcase her acting prowess in films like Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, she emphasised their focus on talent over market value. "Dibakar Banerjee and Imtiaz Sir are similar. They’re not seen everywhere, every day. They cast me for my work and saw the actor in me. Meri pichli do filmein flop thi (my last two films flopped), but they didn’t look at my market value," the actor stated.

Despite the challenges she faced, Parineeti Chopra remains optimistic about her career trajectory and hopes for a more inclusive industry where talent is valued above all else.