'Sometimes ethnicity can work in your favour or against you': Girija Oak on how looks dictate casting in Bollywood
- Posted on June 14, 2026
- By The Times of India
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
'Sometimes ethnicity can work in your favour or against you': Girija Oak on how looks dictate casting in Bollywood
Girija Oak, who has made a name for herself in both the Marathi and Hindi film industries, has opened up about how ethnicity and one's physical appearance can influence casting decisions in the entertainment industry. She pointed out that such perceptions can work both ways, sometimes giving artists an advantage when it comes to bagging roles, and at other times working against them.