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Sonam Bajwa Addresses Housefull 5 Backlash, Says Small Debut Role Was a Deliberate Choice

She describes the part as a stepping stone leading to a more intense role in Ek Deewani Ki Deewaniyat.

Overview

  • Speaking to News18, Sonam Bajwa said she was fully aware her Housefull 5 role would be limited and accepted it as her first Hindi-film opportunity.
  • She acknowledged criticism that the film objectified women and left female characters with little agency.
  • She said she used two to three scenes to showcase her comic timing, adding that comedy is difficult to pull off.
  • She pointed to Alia Bhatt’s debut as a traditional heroine to argue that actors often take glamorous early roles before meatier parts.
  • Reports noted strong box-office performance for the film, and Bajwa welcomed the chance to work with Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Riteish Deshmukh.