Tara Sutaria Opens Up About Struggles in Bollywood: “It’s Been a Lonely Task to Navigate”
Actor Tara Sutaria, who debuted in Bollywood in 2019 with Student of the Year 2, recently opened up about her experience as an outsider in the film industry. In a candid conversation with The Times of India, Tara said she is proud of how far she has come despite facing many challenges and the lack of industry connections.
“When I began my career in films, I didn’t know a lot of people in the industry, and I was new to a lot of this whole world of filmmaking. So, it took many years to get used to a lot of things, and to understand how the industry functions and works,” she shared.
Calling her journey a “difficult and lonely task”, Tara added that she didn’t have anyone to seek advice from or discuss things with.
“When you’re not from the inside, you don’t have anybody to really discuss things with, seek advice from,” she said.
Tara also remarked that those with filmy backgrounds often benefit from “inside information” about the movies being made — something she lacked and had to figure out on her own.
“There have been so many instances in my career where I wish I could have had guidance, I wish I could have had people from the inside of the industry help me out. In my experience it’s best to listen to your gut and intuition for your own career,” she added.
She acknowledged that things can be even more challenging when you’re introverted or reserved, which she considers herself to be.
Currently, Tara says she is choosing quality over quantity in her work and is content with the space she has created for herself in the industry.
Tara Sutaria’s Film Career So Far
Tara rose to fame with the Disney sitcom The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir before stepping into Bollywood. Her film credits include Marjaavaan, Ek Villain Returns, and the OTT thriller Apurva. Most recently, she appeared in a music video opposite Ishaan Khatter and is now gearing up for her next film, Awarapan 2, where she stars opposite Emraan Hashmi in the sequel to the 2007 hit.
In the Spotlight: Personal Life
Tara has also made headlines for her personal life, particularly her previous relationship with Aadar Jain. She is now being linked with Veer Pahariya.