Khatija Iqbal complains that some production houses think they own actors!

Having started her acting career with the web show Ragini MMS Returns, a few more shows, a film and now Inside Edge 3 under her belt, Khatija Iqbal is the new talent in the block. Content with the pace her career is shaping up, the actor is determined to choose parts wisely and avoid getting typecast that has affected many careers.

In fact, Iqbal strongly feels that among the two changes that needs to be brought in the industry, the first thing would be to stop stereotyping actors as that restricts from talent to flourish.  She elaborates, “I feel it comes from lack of knowledge and the ability to actually invest time into exploring actors and their potentials. Give them a chance to at least test for different parts and see the newness they are bringing to the table. Only when someone gets a platform, he/she can showcase what more he/she can offer.” The second thing that Iqbal points out is how actors, especially newcomers and extras are being treated by some production houses.

“Exploitation of actors needs to be addressed. Some production houses think they own actors especially the junior artists. I’ve seen heads and senior actors misbehaving with junior actors… Supporting actors are being called on sets and to sit for hours and hours just for a suggestive few seconds take. I have seen how tired they get, all sleep-deprived but focused on their dreams. They also need rest to look fresh and good on screen, energetic to perform well. And more than anything else actors deserve respect,” she concludes.