Divya Dutta on Bollywood’s ‘herd mentality’: ‘Similar roles trickle in after a success’

Divya Dutta recently spoke about the changing nature of Bollywood scripts and the increasing number of complex character-driven stories, particularly those available on OTT platforms. While she acknowledged the industry's progress, Dutta expressed her desire for more diverse roles. In an interview with SCREEN, she highlighted her success with the social drama Chiraiya (2026), which focused on the sensitive topic of marital rape and managed to reach a wide audience.

Dutta believes that such stories have the power to impact people's lives and bring about positive change. Regarding the success of Chiraiya, she mentioned that while she was fortunate to lead the series, there remains a need for more varied roles. Dutta noted that while conversations with filmmakers and offered roles have changed since the show's success, the industry still faces a "herd mentality" where successful projects lead to similar roles being offered.

This phenomenon, she explained, is inevitable and results in actors having to turn down many opportunities to secure the ones that truly align with their aspirations.