Actor Payal Rajput came to X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday to discuss her misgivings about the Indian cinema industry and call out the ‘nepotism and favouritism’ that ‘overshadow talent’. Fans praised her and tagged various directors in the comments area of her tweets, begging them to recruit her.
Payal was thoughtful as she discussed on X how difficult and unpredictable being an actor can be. One of the hardest jobs in the world is acting. I enter a field where nepotism and favoritism frequently eclipse talent, so every day begins with a sense of trepidation. #struggleisreal
In another post, she stated that she has moments that make her question her hard work as she watches roles slip to others, writing, “There are moments of doubt when I question whether my hard work and dedication can truly shine through in a landscape dominated by privilege. I watch as opportunities slip away to those with famous last names or a powerful agent, wondering if my talent is enough to break through.”
Many followers commented on her posts, tagging directors they believed ought to collaborate with her. One fan said, “consider her as heroine,” tagging Prasanth Varma and Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Another tagged Prashanth Neel and Maruthi, requesting that they cast her “at least in a song.” One admirer remarked, “Talent and perseverance always find a way,” while others urged her to “stay strong.”
Payal made her Telugu cinema debut with RX 100 in 2018, following her roles in the Hindi film Veerey Ki Wedding and the Punjabi feature Channa Mereya in 2017. She portrayed a wealthy girl named Indu in the divisive movie, and she was praised for her portrayal. Later, she starred in Telugu and Punjabi films, including Disco Raja, Ishqaa, RDX Love, Venky Mama, and Mr. & Mrs. 420 Returns.
Payal last appeared in the films Rakshana (2024) and Mangalavaaram (2023). She will shortly play the lead in the Tamil films Angel and Golmaal and Kirathaka in Telugu.
