Neha Dhupia MOCKS Akshaye Khanna’s comeback with Dhurandhar? Actress says ‘I do get anxiety when…’

Neha Dhupia, Akshaye Khanna

Neha Dhupia, who is currently receiving applause for her performance in Single Papa, has now opened up about dealing with anxiety due to lack of work or limited opportunities. Neha has been active in Bollywood since 2003 and is making her debut with Qayamat-City Under Threat. More than two decades have passed and Neha still feels the unease of not being able to stay busy with work. In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Neha talked about the unchanging uncertainty of Bollywood.

‘I cry when I’m not working’: Neha Dhupia

While describing the challenges she faced, Neha shared the anxiety of waiting for the next opportunity. “I get anxious when I’m not working. Even after 20 years in the industry, I still lay my head on the pillow and cry when the lights go out. I did this three days ago. Do I have my reasons? Yes. Is anyone listening? I don’t know. I don’t want to tell a sob story about it because I love the movie business. I feel like it won’t let me down.” Explaining the loneliness of a dry period and the need for a right chance, the actor said, “You see that life passes by. The only difference between me and a newcomer is that I know how to overcome these, I was worried many times.”

Neha Dhupia compares her recessionary phase to Akshaye Khanna

Neha said how Akshaye Khanna made a great comeback after waiting for years and then won the audience with Chhaava and Dhurandhar. Talking about patience and taking inspiration from Khanna, Neha said, “The transformation needs to be there. If my work in the last two exhibitions does not turn into anything, then there is no point.” Neha also joked, “Then you see Akshaye Khanna’s trajectory and then you think, ‘Hum bhi 6 saal ghar hi baith jate hain’. It’s just hoping that work will lead to work.”