‘Have been replaced, lost good projects, nepotism is there’: Vedika Bhandari on filmmakers casting non-actors based on Instagram followers [Exclusive] [Video]

Popular actor Vedika Bhandari has been part of Dream Girl (2019), Indori Ishq (2021) and Tera Chhalaava (2022).

She was last seen in the Zee5 web series ‘Murshid,’ alongside stars Kay Kay Menon and Tanuj Virwani.

In an exclusive conversation with International Business Times India, the actor spoke about her journey, how as an actor she has carved a niche for herself despite not coming from a filmy background and her take on the rise of social media influence on actors.

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How has your journey in the industry been so far?

My journey has been quite eventful. I started by studying at Anupam Kher sir’s academy, going to MYFA, doing an acting course and then coming to Mumbai and starting my auditions and all of that. I am fortunate to live with my family. It’s a big plus point that I am from Mumbai and I have my family here. …