Yesterday’s Darling Struggles to Find Her Leading Man

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July 20, 2011

Once a reigning Bollywood star, she graced screens opposite every top Khan, worked regularly with the Chopras and Johars, and enjoyed constant media attention. Then, almost overnight, the offers dried up, and she became yesterday’s news.

Her extended stay in the US — juggling short-term business courses and new romances — didn’t help her fading career. Upon returning, she discovered that younger, fresher actresses had filled the space she once dominated.

Now, with considerable effort, she’s secured a financier for a new film she will produce and star in. No A-list directors would sign on, so she has enlisted a first-time filmmaker whose debut was a box-office flop. The romantic comedy is set to shoot in Europe, but pre-production hurdles continue: casting the male lead has proven near impossible.

Top male stars have reportedly refused to pair with her, leaving her scrambling for someone with even modest recognition. Industry insiders whisper that her comeback may face an uphill battle, with her appearance showing the marks of time. Even the Botox can’t hide the challenge of convincing audiences that the excitement in her expressions is real, rather than permanently frozen.

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https://openthemagazine.com/voices/rishis-edgy-new-role#goog_rewarded

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