Shanthi Priya, known for being Akshay Kumar’s first on-screen heroine in the film Saugandh, has accused him of ghosting her when she approached him for work. She revealed that despite their warm interaction on the set of Holiday: A Soldier is Never Off Duty, where she expressed her desire to make a comeback, she received no response from Akshay, leaving her heartbroken.
In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Shanthi Priya shared that she had multiple conversations with Akshay during his lunch break on the set. She informed him about her plan to return to acting and asked him to inform her about any suitable opportunities. While Akshay acknowledged her and even introduced her to Sonakshi, he also gave her a reality check by suggesting that she couldn’t play a heroine anymore due to industry standards for women, particularly after marriage. Despite feeling taken aback, Shanthi Priya questioned the double standards and expressed her desire to play a heroine just as Akshay continues to play hero roles.
However, after their initial meeting, Shanthi Priya faced disappointment as she didn’t receive any further communication from Akshay. She shared her frustration, stating that she emailed her pictures to his secretary for a potential project, but there was no response. She made several calls, but they were unanswered, and her messages to Akshay were seen but ignored. Shanthi Priya learned not to hold out hope and realized that Akshay had forgotten his first heroine.
Shanthi Priya also mentioned that she encountered Akshay’s new secretary but received the same lack of response. She expressed her disappointment, stating that while she had given Akshay an opportunity in their first film together, he didn’t reciprocate the gesture when she needed it. Despite the setback, Shanthi Priya continues her acting journey and was recently seen in the MX Player series Dharavi Bank.
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