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Dia Mirza says Bollywood sidelined her after early box‑office setbacks
✍️ Gulf News
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 05:48 AM
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In an interview with Gulf News, actress Dia Mirza claimed that the film industry distanced her following the poor performance of her initial movies.
Dia Mirza, the Oscar‑winning actress and former Miss Asia Pacific, opened up to Gulf News about the challenges she faced in her film career.
She said that after a series of early releases failed to perform at the box office, producers and directors began to limit her opportunities, effectively sidelining her within the industry.
Mirza emphasized that the experience has shaped her outlook, and she now seeks projects that value her talent beyond commercial considerations.
She said that after a series of early releases failed to perform at the box office, producers and directors began to limit her opportunities, effectively sidelining her within the industry.
Mirza emphasized that the experience has shaped her outlook, and she now seeks projects that value her talent beyond commercial considerations.