Actor Neha Dhupia recently opened up about a comment from a casting director that stayed with her for nearly a decade, affecting the way she viewed herself and her smile. Speaking during a candid conversation with actor Huma Qureshi, Neha reflected on how a seemingly casual remark left a lasting impact on her confidence.

Neha Dhupia recalls a remark that left her scarred

Recalling an incident from the early days of her career, Neha shared that a casting director once advised her not to smile during auditions. “I remember a casting director telling me, ‘Don’t smile. Your smile is too broad,’” she revealed. While the remark may have seemed insignificant to others, Neha admitted that it deeply affected her and changed the way she carried herself professionally.