Exclusive – Falaq Naaz speaks about getting typecast in the industry: I have big, lovely eyes, but it doesn’t mean I can only play divine roles

Falaq says,”After leaving the Bigg Boss house, I was really hoping for a good TV show opportunity. Unfortunately, the kind of impactful and meaningful work I want, it hasn’t come my way. Instead of that I keep getting offers for the same type of projects, and I didn’t want to go down that path again. I’ve moved on from that phase now. I’m still waiting for that one moment when I get a call for a role that truly resonates with me and feels like the right fit for a show.So far, that perfect opportunity hasn’t come my way, and I’m still waiting for it.” She further adds,”I’m willing to consider any opportunity that comes my way. The only thing I’m not ready for at the moment is mythological shows. Apart from that, I’m open to any good character or show through which I will showcase my talent. I would love to be back on a TV set, working with the lights and cameras. It feels great to be in front of the camera.“

Falaq also speaks about being typecast in the industry and how she also faced it. She has been part of some great mythological shows like RadhaKrishn, Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki.

She adds,”Unfortunately, there’s a big problem in our industry. If you take on a particular role, like the one I did, people start thinking that’s the only kind of character you can play every day. But it’s not true that just because I played a certain character, you shouldn’t give me a chance to portray something different. This is a significant drawback in our industry unless actors actively present themselves differently. Like on social media, where people show various aspects of themselves. Over the past three years, I’ve learned that being typecast is a bad thing in our industry. Keeping oneself confined to a single character is also wrong. You should keep experimenting with your characters, looks, and personality. These things are crucial because once you get typecast as an actor, it’s tough to break free. It took me three years to move away from mythological characters. Some people still think I have a divine face, but it’s not true. I have big, lovely eyes, but it doesn’t mean I can only play divine roles. Give me a different character, let me dive into it, and you’ll see me in a new light.“
Sharing her goals for 2024, Falaq says,”My goals for 2024 are to do a lot of good work, and I’m waiting for that moment when I get a job that truly matches my style. I want to go to the set happily, put my heart into my work, and make 2024 a great year career-wise.”