Actress Krissann Barretto, known for her work on the TV show Sasural Simar Ka, has opened up about the emotional and professional toll she underwent for speaking up about the demise of her dear friend Sushant Singh Rajput. She recalled not getting work for being vocal about his passing. Sushant`s death was widely discussed and became a raging national debate.
Krissann: I risked my career, my lifeKrissann recently appeared on Shardul Pandit’s podcast Uncensored, where she opened up about the tough time she faced for talking about Sushant. "In India, if you are an actor, you can’t grieve," she said. "If your friend passes away, people assume you’re posting for attention.
Just because you’re in front of a camera, they think you’re performing. There’s no room for genuine emotion."Sushant died in 2020, and his passing led to a national discussion, taking up prime-time slots and involving central agencies like the CBI and NCB.
“There’s a reason nobody was talking about it," she said. "It comes with risks. I risked my career, my life.
.. even my parents were furious with me for speaking out.
"Reacting to criticism of her using Sushant`s name for fame, Krissann firmly said, "No one is so foolish as to risk their life for attention. People don’t realize how many doors get closed on you when you take a stand like this. It’s happened to me.
I was denied work."She added, "I lost a lot and gained nothing. I did it for my friend, not for fame.
I don’t care what I lose. E.
