Overview

• Mouni Roy expected a surge of theatrical roles after playing Junoon in 2022’s Brahmastra, but those offers never materialised
• She revealed that casting discussions frequently omitted her name, illustrating the hierarchy and visualization-driven nature of Bollywood casting
• Roy explained that actors are the last link in the casting chain and miss auditions if agents cannot picture them in a role
• Despite limited film invitations, she has kept a packed calendar with Hotstar series such as Sultan of Delhi, Showtime and Salaakar alongside reality and dance projects
• Maintaining an optimistic outlook, she said no one gets opportunities before their time and she refuses to dwell on missed chances