Rimi Sen On Her Disappearance From Hindi Movie Industry: ‘Jab Tak Gidgidao Nahin, Help Nahin Milti…’

Rimi Sen Opens Up About Leaving Bollywood

Rimi Sen, a popular actress in the early 2000s known for movies like Hungama and Dhoom, recently spoke out about why she stepped away from Bollywood.

Dissatisfaction with Roles:

Rimi explained that she grew tired of being cast in comedies where her characters lacked depth. “I kept doing the same comedy roles, and they weren’t very important,” she said. “In most movies, I felt like just a decoration, not a real character. Only a few films, like Hungama, gave me a chance to shine.” While a movie like Johnny Gaddaar offered a more substantial role, it wasn’t a box office success.

Returning to the Public Eye:

Despite leaving mainstream films, Rimi did make some comebacks. She participated in the reality TV show Bigg Boss and even co-produced an award-winning movie, Budhia Singh: Born To Run.

Lost Connections:

Interestingly, Rimi mentioned she’s no longer in touch with her former co-stars, even big names like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn. “I can’t beg for work,” she stated. “It seems you don’t get help unless you ask for it constantly. Everyone prioritizes themselves, so why would someone go out of their way to help someone else?”

Challenges of the Industry:

Rimi offered a critical view of the film industry. “Success is everything here,” she said. “Talent isn’t enough. You need to be good at dealing with people. If you can’t promote yourself, your talent gets wasted. I wasn’t good at selling myself or doing public relations.”

This quote from Rimi highlights the importance of navigating the social and promotional aspects of being an actor, alongside talent.

In simpler terms, Rimi felt stuck playing one-dimensional characters and missed out on opportunities to showcase her acting range. While she tried to re-enter the industry, the pressure to constantly promote herself and the competitive nature of Bollywood discouraged her from continuing.