Elli AvrRam Reflects On How She Broke Stereotypes About Herself: ‘Wasn’t Suited For Particular Parts…’

Elli AvrRam, who has done a wide range of roles throughout her career, revealed that she has often been stereotyped. She believes that she is frequently boxed into a certain image. The actress stated that filmmakers feel that she doesn’t know how to speak Hindi because of her look. Elli said that after years of being stereotyped, she could break the stereotypical image with the help of OTT. The actress said that filmmakers and casting directors can now recognise that she can do diverse roles.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Elli AvrRam said, “People often assumed they already knew me just by how I looked. I’ve done everything; from a Bengali wife to Jessie in Malang, to Indian characters in my upcoming films, but people still stereotyped me for a very long time. I have frequently been boxed into a certain image, and makers believed that I wasn’t suited for particular parts just because of how I look.”

The actress continued, “There was this belief that I couldn’t do certain roles. Many also thought that I couldn’t speak in Hindi based on how I look, but I can very well communicate in Hindi. It’s all about perception; I had been stereotyped for years. The industry’s perception of me took time to evolve. But the shift did eventually come, all thanks to OTT platforms that paved the way for us (actors) to try new roles. OTT really helped people see my range. Now filmmakers and casting directors recognize that I can transform myself and do very diverse things.”

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