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‘I can’t play Punjabi girl, but a Punjabi girl can play South Indian’: Regena Cassandra on unfair reason she lost roles

‘I can’t play Punjabi girl, but a Punjabi girl can play South Indian’: Regena Cassandra on unfair reason she lost roles

Feb 14, 2025 06:10 AM IST Regena Cassandra opens up on the differences in expectations from heroines from the South as compared to counterparts from the North. While she started with Tamil cinema, Regena Cassandra has done a substantial amount of work in Hindi, too, ranging from Rocket Boys to Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. However, the actor says that being a South Indian girl in this industry isn’t easy. In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Regena opens up on stereotypes and some unfair casting practices. (Also read: Trisha Krishnan, Regena Cassandrra watch Vidaamuyarchi’s first-day first-show in theatre with fans. Watch) Regena Cassandra has worked in Tamil and Telugu films along with Hindi web series. Regena on ‘unfair’ casting practices in Indian cinema Regena began working in ad films when she was barely 9 years old and made her film debut at 14 with Kanda Naal Mudhal. “I have been working since I was 9 years old. I’ve done ads, short films, and movies over the last Like 25 odd years. So …