Overview
- Barkha Singh recounts being selected and fitted for a role before producers replaced her with an actor whose recent controversy promised higher media traction.
- She criticizes the industry’s reliance on PR-driven casting decisions, saying she “can’t play the controversy game” that benefits those who court headlines.
- Despite gaining acclaim in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter and Lafangey, Singh warns that OTT platforms still confine her to glamorous and girl-next-door roles.
- Singh argues that non-artistic metrics such as visibility and controversy now heavily influence project offers, fueling professional uncertainty.
- Her interview has been widely carried by Hindustan Times, Times Now and News18, underscoring industry concerns over visibility-driven casting practices on streaming platforms.