Actress Anjali Anand Says She Was Asked to Lose Weight for Film Roles
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Anjali Anand said a YRF casting director told her to lose weight to get roles, recalling her mother’s reaction before her Karan Johar film.
- YRF casting director told Anand that losing weight would help her get roles.
- Anand recalled her mother’s comment, “Tujhe Kyun Milega Karan Johar?” before she landed the role.
- The issue highlights industry pressure on actresses to meet weight standards.
“When you lose weight, we’ll do something”
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
How each side framed it
Center: Emphasis on casting director’s weight‑loss request and the mother’s reaction. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
YRF’s casting director told Anjali Anand: ‘When you lose weight, we’ll do something’
Right-leaning: Focus on the actress’s experience and the broader industry pressure. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Anjali Anand Was Asked To Lose Weight For Films; Recalls Mother Saying 'Tujhe Kyun Milega Karan Johar?' Before RRKPK
Timeline
First reported by Times Now on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now