Bollywood heroines often need to pay special attention to their looks and fitness. Despite being a top actress, this star faced severe criticism due to her complexion and body type.
Even after countless rejections, this Delhi-born actress did not lose hope and ended up being the heroine of Mukesh Bhatt’s film.
The actress we are talking about is none other than Esha Gupta, who made her Bollywood debut in Mukesh Bhatt’s Jannat 2.
However, acting was not her first choice. As per reports, Esha wanted to become a chef. However, she was a strict vegetarian, which did not suit her career as a chef; hence, she decided to build her career in Bollywood.
As an outsider to the industry, Esha had to work twice as hard to bag her first role. “I have to work really hard because no one has got my back. It is a good thing because I don’t end up giving anyone credit for where I am,” she told PTI in an interview.
Before bagging her lead role in Jannat 2, the actress had to endure severe criticism from casting directors on her skin colour. In multiple interviews the actress was seen opening up about how she was shamed for being dark-skinned.
In 2012 Esha made her debut in Jannat 2 opposite Emraan Hashmi, and the film emerged as a commercial success. Esha received a Filmfare for Best Female Debut for her role in this film.
Following the success of Jannat 2, Esha has been seen in multiple popular films, including Raaz 3D, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, Rustom, Humshakals, Total Dhamaal, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and others.
“There are a lot of people I am thankful to in this process, and Mukesh ji is on top of that list because he is the one who said, ‘We will cast you in Jannat 2,’” Esha shared with PTI.
Looking back at her initial days, Esha recalled, “It was really tough. I have seen those days when I did not know how I was going to pay the next month’s rent. There is no one looking out for you, and if your film flops, you are not going to get a second chance.”
Up next, Esha will be seen in the fourth instalment of the Dhamaal comedy franchise.
Meanwhile, Esha Gupta is dating Spanish businessman Manuel Campos Guallar. He co-founded Mabel Capital, and his current networth is estimated between $1 million and $5 million, reporedt Celebritynetworth.
