Tara Sutaria has recently opened up about her experiences in Bollywood, highlighting the challenges and loneliness she has faced as an outsider in the industry. In an interview, Sutaria reflected on her eight-year journey, since her debut in Karan Johar's 'Student of the Year 2' in 2019, discussing the difficulties of navigating a world that often favors those with established connections.

Sutaria described her initial years in Bollywood as foreign and overwhelming. She admitted that it took her a long time to understand how the industry functions, especially without having anyone to discuss things with or seek advice from. She noted that individuals with industry connections often have access to inside information about films and how they are tracked, which is a significant advantage. "When I began my career in films, I didn't know a lot of people in the industry, and I was new to a lot of this whole world of filmmaking. So, it took many years to get used to a lot of things, to understand how the industry functions and works," she explained.

Despite these challenges, Sutaria emphasized the importance of trusting her intuition and focusing on quality work. She acknowledged instances where she had to go against the advice of certain producers and directors, but she is proud of sticking to her gut feeling. "In my experience, it's best to listen to your gut and intuition for your own career," she stated. "I have stuck true to my intuition and gut very strongly. It may have gone against me with certain producers and directors when I've said no to working with them, but honestly, I today feel very proud of myself for having done that because it has been the right decision for me personally and professionally because I wouldn't have been happy doing those films".

Sutaria also addressed the issue of being typecast, expressing that she has always fought her way through expectations and that she felt that she was put in a box early in her career. She elaborated that people have sometimes misunderstood her, perceiving her as a very urban person due to her upbringing in Mumbai or because of certain career choices. Tara also spoke about being boxed in a certain way. She explained that young women actors are often put in a box, and it's difficult for them to get out of it.

Looking back, Sutaria acknowledges that there have been difficult moments where she would have appreciated guidance. However, she believes that figuring out her own space and preferences has been a valuable learning experience. "Over time I figured out my own space. I figured out my own likes and dislikes. I know today who I would like to work with and who I perhaps would not like to. And that has only come by learning by myself," she shared.

Despite the challenges, Tara doesn't view newcomers like Suhana Khan and Khushi Kapoor as competition. She believes that each actor approaches their craft differently and chooses different kinds of films. Tara added that she acted in her first film opposite Ananya Panday in 'Student of the Year 2,' which was released in 2019 and that she has lived with her twin sister, and so the idea of competition never did exist for her since her childhood.

Sutaria has been a part of big films like 'Ek Villain Returns', 'Heropanti 2', 'Tadap', and 'Marjaavan'. She has proven her versatility and talent through her roles, receiving praise for her ability to adapt to various genres and characters. Tara feels that people have been quick to judge her and that she has been misunderstood. She recognizes that it has been difficult for her to adjust because people haven't always taken kindly to her and other young female actors having their own perspectives.

Tara has learned the importance of staying true to oneself and trusting one's gut feeling. She advises young actors to not let others make them feel inadequate and to embrace their unique journey. "Stay true to yourself, man, don't let other people ever make you feel like you don't know because only you know with your gut and intuition about your own journey," she advises.

Tara is excited about the changing landscape in cinema, where there is a safer space to discuss issues like pay parity. She acknowledges that there is still a long way to go but is excited to be part of an era where empowerment, diverse roles, and equal opportunities are gaining momentum.