Dolly Singh Claims Influencers Are 'Used' As Actors: 'You Don’t Get Time To Showcase Acting...'

Dolly Singh, who made her Bollywood debut with Bhumi Pednekar's film Thank You For Coming, opened up about the challenges she faces as an influencer-turned-actor. In a recent interview with News18 Showsha, she shared that the industry doesn't take influencers seriously as actors, often typecasting them in limited roles and utilising their follower base for promotional purposes rather than offering meaningful parts. Dolly expressed her desire to break this perception and prove herself as a capable actor through her work.

Singh said, "When you come from an influencer background, people don’t take you seriously as an actor. Often, the roles offered are limited to two minutes as a best friend or sister. Then you have to show up for promotions because they need your follower base. As an influencer, you feel very used, and you don’t get the time to showcase your acting."

"It can feel like a double-edged sword – you get opportunities, but not the kind you really want to explore. People also question why influencers are even cast in films. But I want to change that perception with my work. I believe my work will speak for me, and I am ready to take on that challenge," she further added.

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