Actress and producer Neetu Chandra looked back on her inspiring journey, recalling her humble beginnings in a middle-class joint family with no connections to the film industry.
Speaking exclusively to IANS at the IFFI 2025 event in Goa, she shared how her background helped shape her resilience and determination, taking her from a small town to Indian cinema and eventually to international projects. “I want to thank all my fans for their immense love. I come from a middle-class joint family with no industry background, and yet you’ve supported me so much. From a small-town girl to Hollywood — that is my journey,” Neetu said.
She emphasized her commitment to meaningful and high-quality roles, adding, “I want to entertain with strong, meaningful characters. I will only do high-quality films. I don’t want to be seen every day just for visibility. People say, ‘Do it because you look good.’ I know I look good — I’m five feet seven and a half! You will see me wherever necessary, but only through quality work.”
Neetu also highlighted the importance of reading scripts in their original language. “For Hindi films, I only read scripts written in Hindi. Thought comes from language. If a Hindi film is written in English, the soul is lost. That is why many films today miss their essence. Actors should always ask for scripts in the language they are performing in,” she said.
While speaking about her film “Chhath,” which earned a spot at the International Film Festival of India 2025, Neetu expressed gratitude to the Bihar government. “Chhath is a film that comes from Bihar, featuring artists from the state. I am truly grateful to the Bihar government because their film policy made all this possible.”
“Because of this policy, we were able to make Chhath, and today at IFFI in Goa, it is the only Bhojpuri-language film representing Bihar,” she added.
With inputs from IANS