Advice anyone?

Hey guys, This may not be the exact place to ask but since its related to Bollywood so I ask here. Is it OK for a total outsider to make a career in this entertainment industry??

Here's my friend (one of my bestie should i say) who is planning to make a career in Bollywood and so she has even started making her portfolio!! I worry about this since I know the kind of place she is getting into (thanks to this forum), which is not good atleast for the woman I know and she's hell bent on defying me that not all the people out there in Bollywood are same(which I agree but still as a friend, concerned). Not that I am discouraging her but I even said to try something on TV first as some movie actors are from television , take it step by step plus its also way better than this big bad Bollywood world! ( I hope so, idk much about TV though)

I don't know if she will ever land up a role or something in any movie but I do hope that she doesn't face any compromising situation that indeed is relevant in this field!!

I posted this to get any advice as to should she take it up or stay away from this profession ?? I know at the end of the day its her life and her decision whether to pursue this career or not but a little advice from friends won't hurt, isn't it?

I kind of understand where your friend might be coming from as someone who has grown up watching Bollywood and has secretly always wanted a career related to it. I've always said to my friends jokingly though ( in fear of being ridiculed) that I want to become a Bollywood actress even though I have my BSc and am still continuing my studies. Obviously, even though it's unrealistic because I would never have the guts to drop everything and move to Mumbai by myself ( I'm Canadian), it's something I secretly wish I could pursue or at least have the guts to - Your friends is basically me with guts, and if she wants it as bad as I know I do ( if not more) nothing anyone says will change her mind. At the end of the day, that's her dream and no one has the right to tell someone they can't at least TRY to achieve a dream of theirs. Yes, even though there are risks, she's willing to take them and if she does face road blocks/problems you should be there supporting her THEN. THAT'S what you can do.

The way I see it you and anybody else is in no position to offer her any advice. We don't have any industry experience at all.

At least I have never heard about total outsider getting a movie

Hopefully, she is not quitting her studies. In case if her dream does not materialise, she should have an alternating career. Irrespective of our careers, we all need a back up plan.

arrey bhai agar pata hota toh khud hi jhanda gaar dete kab ka bollywood mein🤣

They should goto Las Vegas and put everything on Black 😆😆

You have good intentions but don't discourage her! Let her follow her dream! She is an adult and should know what she is getting into.

I am curious how passionate is she about acting and performing? Is she really talented?

In bollywood and television casting couch does exists. Many girls and boys reach Mumbai to fulfil their dreams and become paid high society sex workers. Some make 5 thousand an night and some make over 10 lakhs a night.