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Neha Dhupia Says Praise Hasn't Eased Anxiety Over Work Gaps

In a new interview, she questioned whether strong performances translate into fresh roles, citing Akshaye Khanna’s selective path as a contrast.

Overview

  • Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Neha Dhupia said she still gets anxious when not working and cried about it three days before the interview.
  • She recalled a three-to-four-year stretch without acting jobs earlier in her career and described that phase as exhausting.
  • Despite positive notices for Single Papa and Perfect Family, she said strong work does not reliably convert into new opportunities.
  • She referenced Akshaye Khanna’s recent success and sparse project choices as an alternative approach some actors consider.
  • Dhupia said she avoids complete unemployment by taking on multiple activities beyond acting, even as industry calls to be “thick-skinned” make dry spells difficult.