Apr 30, 2024, 12:31 PM IST

9 TV actresses who faced rejection for being dark-skinned

Riya Sharma

Rajshree Thakur, who is best known for her role in Shaadi Mubarak, faced rejections due to her dusky skin

Hina Khan revealed in an interview that before getting the role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, she faced several rejections due to her skin tone

Kratika Sengar also revealed being trolled and rejected from shows due to her complexion

Nia Sharma also recalled facing rejections due to her dark skin tone, however, she has now become a star

Sumbul Touqueer Khan also revealed in an interview that during her initial days, she faced rejections due to her skin tone

Parul Chauhan, best known for Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai, also faced rejections due to her dusky skin tone

Ulka Gupta also faced rejections for her dusky skin tone

Barkha Bisht revealed in an interview that she lost several TV shows because of her dark skin

Naina Singh also revealed facing rejections for being dark-skinned before bagging Kumkum Bhagya

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