Mumbai, Nov 26 (NationPress) Actress and producer Neetu Chandra shared her remarkable story, recalling her beginnings in a middle-class joint family devoid of any industry connections.

In an exclusive interview with IANS during the International Film Festival of India 2025 in Goa, she discussed how her humble origins instilled resilience and determination in her, propelling her from a tiny town to achieving recognition in Indian cinema and beyond. Neetu expressed, “I am deeply thankful for the overwhelming support from my fans. Despite coming from a middle-class joint family with no industry background, you have stood by me. My journey from a small-town girl to Hollywood is truly remarkable.”

“I aspire to provide entertainment through strong, meaningful characters. I am committed to producing only high-quality films. I don’t wish to be visible for the sake of it. People often say, ‘Do it because you look good.’ I acknowledge that I do have that appeal — standing at five feet seven and a half! You will find me where it counts, as I prioritize quality work. Regarding scripts, I prefer to read them only in Hindi for Hindi films. Thought is inherently tied to language. If a Hindi film is written in English, its essence is lost. This is why many contemporary films lack depth. Actors should always request scripts in the language they are acting in,” she elaborated.

On her film “Chhath” being featured at the International Film Festival of India 2025, Neetu shared, “Chhath is a film that originates from Bihar, showcasing local artists. I am immensely grateful to the Bihar government for their film policy, which has enabled us to achieve so much.”

“The film is also a product of that policy. Thanks to this initiative, we could create Chhath, and today at the International Film Festival of India in Goa, it stands as the sole Bhojpuri-language film representing Bihar.”