Nushrratt Bharuccha says her bankability has increased after Chhori and Ajeeb Daastaans

Nushrratt Bharuccha believes that she has become a bankable actor after her roles in Chhori and Ajeeb Daastaans. In a recent interview, she spoke about how filmmakers believe she can do heavy roles, especially after Shaandilyaa’s Dream Girl, Hansal Mehta’s Chhalaang, OTT anthology Ajeeb Daastaans and Vishal Furia’s horror film  Chhorii.

The actress believes that women have become more vocal both in reel and real life, about social issues and taboo subjects. Her movie Chhorii tackled the topic of female infanticide and Dream Girl shed light upon loneliness. In her upcoming movie Janhit Mein Jaari, she will essay the role of a condom seller.

In a recent interview with a leading publication, she said, “Time has come today where we can have difficult conversations and I don’t think it is limited to cinema. Even in office space, a woman can talk about having periods and taking a day off. There are more conversations that women can have in their lives and workplace.”

She also added, “Whether we can be successful at it, is a big question. Cumulatively, the country will tell us whether they have accepted us with this normalcy or not. We will learn about it when our film releases,”

Nushrratt also added that she is elated about being offered women-led roles, she said, “Post the release of ‘Chhorii’ I was offered three more movies led by women, this for me is a success. Because if more producers and directors are willing to put money in, it means they have earned some returns. The fact that the team is willing to make ‘Chhori’, gives me an indication that it was a success.”

The actress also mentioned she has become more bankable, saying, “Things have definitely changed. After Chhori and Ajeeb Daastaans, filmmakers believe I can do these heavy roles. There are some producers who have said ‘we can only think of you’, which is great… It has a lot to do with the body of work.”

Talking about her upcoming movie, Nushrratt said, “For me, it was a mind-blowing thought that the girl will get to be at the centre talking about a social message with a dash of humour.”

Janhit Mein Jaari is a comedy-drama helmed by Jai Basantu Singh, it will release theatrically on June 10. The movie also stars Vijay Raaz, Brijendra Kala and Tinu Anand.