Renowned for her powerful portrayals in South Indian cinema, Jyotika recently provided a glimpse into her journey and encounters within the Hindi film industry. She disclosed that despite her initial venture into Bollywood with ‘Doli Saja Ke Rakhna’ alongside Akshaye Khanna, she hadn’t been approached for any Hindi film projects over the past 27 years.
Reflecting on the lack of opportunities, Jyotika speculated on possible reasons behind the dearth of offers. While talking to News18 Showshaw, she acknowledged the formulaic nature of Bollywood, emphasizing the importance of a successful debut film to pave the way for further opportunities. Unfortunately, her debut Hindi film didn’t fare well at the box office, which she believes impacted her career trajectory in Bollywood.
Jyotika also highlighted the intense competition she faced from other female actors who started their careers in Bollywood around the same time as her. Despite being associated with a prominent production banner for her debut film, the project didn’t achieve commercial success. Consequently, she turned her focus towards South Indian cinema, where her talent was appreciated, even if her initial films didn’t perform exceptionally well at the box office.
The actor further revealed that perceptions about her life choices, including moving to Chennai and marrying actor Suriya, may have contributed to the assumption that she wasn’t interested in returning to Hindi cinema. She emphasized that her absence from Bollywood wasn’t a deliberate choice but rather a consequence of not receiving any offers over the years.
Regarding her return to Hindi cinema with ‘Shaitaan’ and the upcoming release ‘Srikanth,’ Jyotika expressed mixed emotions. She admitted feeling nervous on the first day of shooting for ‘Srikanth’ due to the unfamiliarity of speaking in Hindi after a long hiatus. However, portraying a character from South India in “Srikanth” helped her reconnect with her roots, making her comeback to Bollywood a meaningful experience.
In conclusion, Jyotika expressed gratitude for her journey in the film industry and the opportunity to restart her Bollywood career with a project that blends elements from both South Indian and Hindi cinema.
Reflecting on the lack of opportunities, Jyotika speculated on possible reasons behind the dearth of offers. While talking to News18 Showshaw, she acknowledged the formulaic nature of Bollywood, emphasizing the importance of a successful debut film to pave the way for further opportunities. Unfortunately, her debut Hindi film didn’t fare well at the box office, which she believes impacted her career trajectory in Bollywood.
Jyotika also highlighted the intense competition she faced from other female actors who started their careers in Bollywood around the same time as her. Despite being associated with a prominent production banner for her debut film, the project didn’t achieve commercial success. Consequently, she turned her focus towards South Indian cinema, where her talent was appreciated, even if her initial films didn’t perform exceptionally well at the box office.
The actor further revealed that perceptions about her life choices, including moving to Chennai and marrying actor Suriya, may have contributed to the assumption that she wasn’t interested in returning to Hindi cinema. She emphasized that her absence from Bollywood wasn’t a deliberate choice but rather a consequence of not receiving any offers over the years.
Regarding her return to Hindi cinema with ‘Shaitaan’ and the upcoming release ‘Srikanth,’ Jyotika expressed mixed emotions. She admitted feeling nervous on the first day of shooting for ‘Srikanth’ due to the unfamiliarity of speaking in Hindi after a long hiatus. However, portraying a character from South India in “Srikanth” helped her reconnect with her roots, making her comeback to Bollywood a meaningful experience.
In conclusion, Jyotika expressed gratitude for her journey in the film industry and the opportunity to restart her Bollywood career with a project that blends elements from both South Indian and Hindi cinema.
