Shrutika Arjun, currently a contestant on Bigg Boss 18, has been making headlines not just for her actions inside the house, but also for her past decisions regarding her career. In a recent interview, she opened up about her reasons for not regretting rejecting film offers, stating that she was often called for roles that didn't align with her vision.
Before entering the Bigg Boss house, Shrutika was known for her work in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She debuted at the age of 16 in the 2002 Tamil film Sri opposite Suriya. She also appeared in movies like Album, Nala Damayanthi, Swapnam Kondu Thulabaram, and Thithikudhe. However, she took a break from acting to pursue higher education, later returning to the entertainment industry through reality shows.
According to reports, Shrutika is the granddaughter of popular Tamil actor Thengai Srinivasan. She has also been recognized as a reality show winner in the past and has even served as a guest host on Vijay TV. In 2023, she was a judge on the stand-up comedy show, Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions Season 4.
Inside the Bigg Boss 18 house, Shrutika has been a prominent figure, sometimes labeled as the "new villain" due to her involvement in controversies and disagreements. For instance, she faced criticism for her role in the eviction of a fellow contestant, Digvijay Rathee. She was also seen engaging in a war of words with Avinash Mishra during a ration task, where she refused to sacrifice a protein powder sent by her husband. Furthermore, Shrutika found herself in the middle of a dispute between Kashish Kapoor and Avinash Mishra, where she defended Avinash and revealed that Kashish had suggested a "pati patni aur woh" angle for the show.
Despite her film journey consisting of what she jokingly referred to as box office flops on the premiere of Bigg Boss 18 with Salman Khan, Shrutika's career has been diverse and includes reality shows, judging roles, and now, her stint in Bigg Boss. Whether her appearance on Bigg Boss 18 will open new avenues for her in the entertainment industry remains to be seen.
