Discussions around biases in Bollywood have been on for a long time now. Industry insiders have expressed displeasure regarding the negative image that’s being painted, and feel social media and trials conducted by a certain section of the media, are only adding to the chaos. Actor Mrunal Thakur couldn’t agree more.

“Today, people think they’re going to influence and change the world via social media, and whatever they’re saying is right. What many don’t realise is that these messages have both positive and negative effects on people. I think those like us with a certain number of following, need to be careful and responsible about what we’re putting out there,” she says.

Thakur shares that Bollywood is one industry that everyone wants to know more about, and hence it remains under constant limelight. “Had it been that bad a place, most of us wouldn’t have survived. For me, Bollywood has been a beautiful journey,” she says.

She adds, “All these judgments and trials, allegations and blame game are destroying the reputation of the industry. There’s good and bad everywhere. I believe in the law and the government. I don’t understand these self-made Sherlock Holmes who’re sitting behind the screens and passing judgments.”

Encouraging aspiring talent nurturing Bollywood dreams, Thakur says, “Do not get worried. Just believe in yourself. All these silliness is going to be put to bed soon.”

Quoting her own example, she shares there have been times when she has been questioned about her decision of joining the industry. “It did affect me initially, but I realised this is my decision and even if I go wrong, I should deal with it. All our childhood, we learn how to be successful, but we never learn how to deal with failures. It’s important to take responsibility for projects that failed much like those that worked,” says the actor.

On how actor Kangana Ranaut has been talking about the issues she feels Bollywood is plagued with, Thakur believes truth always wins. “We all have the freedom to speak our mind, so I don’t want to get involved in what she’s saying,” she says, adding that if given an opportunity, she’ll be happy to collaborate with Ranaut. “We’re all professionals here. She’s a good actor and I’m sure I’ll get to learn a lot from her,” ends Thakur.