Sayantani Ghosh Has Been Rejected Due To Her Wheatish Complexion, Was Told She 'Looks Like A South Indian'

Sayantani Ghosh is one of the most popular names in the Indian TV industry. Despite being popular the actress reveals that she has been subjected to stereotyping and body shaming in her career and she chooses not to remain silent on such matters.

While speaking about unfair standards of beauty and trolling on social media, Sayantani who recently hit back a troll from quizzing her on her cup size spoke about being rejected for roles on TV due to her wheatish complexion and how she was once made to feel uncomfortable about her body by another woman.

“In 2003-04, I was at a modelling assignment. Back then, the concept of plus-size models was not there. We were expected to be super skinny. I found a woman gazing at my chest and I felt very conscious about myself,” told News 18 in an interview.

She added that women now have the tools to speak up on such matters and they should use them to create awareness.

Speaking about rejections in her acting career she further revealed, “I have been rejected on the virtue that I look too Bengali, that I look like a South Indian. It was because of my wheat-ish complexion. This kind of stereotyping exists which is sad because the parameter is not your versatility as an actor.”

The Naagin actress added that despite the rejections she has been fortunate enough to be respected for her talent, “I have a very ‘Indian’ body- and I have been getting roles in mythos and supernatural shows. By my career graph, I have been fortunate that despite a stereotype being attached to me, I have also been respected for my talent. If I have lost one role, I have landed five others from people who have trusted me. And I am proud that I have justified them.”