Regina Cassandra on Casting Bias & South vs. North Indian Film Industry Differences

Regina Cassandra started her career at 9, acting in ads, short films, and films.

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She debuted in Tamil cinema at 14 with Kanda Naal Mudhal and later expanded into Hindi films.

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Regina reveals challenges of being a South Indian actor in Bollywood, facing language-based scrutiny.

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She says Hindi film auditions emphasize language skills, unlike South films welcoming North Indian actresses.

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Punjabi girls play South Indian roles, but I can't play a Punjabi girl, Regina remarks.

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She expresses frustration about losing roles to the same actresses in both industries.

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Despite her talent, Regina feels limited by industry biases in Hindi and South cinema.

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Her latest film Vidaamuyarchi, starring Ajith and Trisha, earned ₹100 crore at the box office.

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Next, she will appear in Jaat alongside Sunny Deol, continuing her Hindi film journey.

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Regina remains determined, pushing past industry biases to secure diverse and powerful roles.

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