'Earlier, a fat girl was only there for comic relief': 'Dhamaal 4' actress Anjali Anand on how Karan Johar’s 'RARKPK' redefined plus-size representation in the industry
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Anjali Anand, star of 'Dhamaal 4', discusses how the Indian film industry has historically typecast plus-size actors in comedic roles. She highlights Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' as a groundbreaking production that challenges traditional stereotypes and offers more diverse, meaningful opportunities for actors beyond conventional body standards, marking a significant shift in Bollywood's representation landscape.
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'Earlier, a fat girl was only there for comic relief': 'Dhamaal 4' actress Anjali Anand on how Karan Johar’s 'RARKPK' redefined plus-size representation in the industry
'Dhamaal 4' actor Anjali Anand has often found her height and body type limiting the kind of roles that come her way. In an interview with SCREEN, Anjali spoke about plus-size actors often being reduced to comic relief in films.
