Bipasha Basu says she can’t escape her sexy image.
The former model, who entered the film industry 15 years ago, said she was eager to take on substantial roles outside of her glamorous look.
She said, “I have always been labelled sexy. So, even when I do a non-glam role, they say ‘the sexy Bipasha’ but no one will notice the performance.
“Anyways, it’s something I cannot shake off. But yes, I don’t want to do those blink and miss roles. Where there is something substantial for me, I will do it.”
“I regret Humshakals, but never any other film, even if they didn’t turn out the way I wanted them too. Humshakals was the biggest regret,” she added.
Basu admitted that as an actor there are moments of self-doubt and insecurity.
“One has to love oneself, one’s life and realise if the pressure is worth it. I had put myself under pressure in 2011. For two years, I didn’t do any work out of choice, until Raaz 3 came to me.
“The film resonated with me and gave me confidence. Yes, that was a period when I was a bit insecure but then one has to realise the pressure is really not worth it.”
The actress, who found success in the horror genre with films like Raaz 3 and Alone, has been dubbed the Queen of Bollywood horror.
