The topic of nepotism frequently resurfaces in the film industry, highlighting how actors and actresses from established families often continue to land roles despite a string of flops. In contrast, newcomers face an uphill battle; a couple of unsuccessful films can lead to smaller roles and eventual fading from the spotlight. Today, however, we’re shining a light on an actress from a cinematic lineage who, despite her background, has yet to achieve a single hit in her career.
This actor never gave a superhit film, later married a businessman
Today, we’re highlighting an actress who has spent ten years in the industry but has only appeared in two films, both of which she also assisted in directing. She made her acting debut in 2019, but her first film flopped at the box office, and her second film, released on OTT in 2022, didn’t do well either. In 2023, she married a millionaire businessman.
We’re talking about Bollywood actress Sharmin Sehgal, who started her career as an assistant director for renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, working on successful films like ‘Bajirao Mastani’ and ‘Mary Kom.’ She later decided to pursue acting but found that, despite her film background, she had to work hard to make a name for herself. Sharmin made her acting debut in 2019 with the film ‘Malaal.’
Although Sharmin’s debut film was a major flop, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress for her performance. In 2022, she starred in ‘Atithi Bhooto Bhava’ with Pratik Gandhi, but the OTT release didn’t resonate with audiences either. After a break from the big screen, Sharmin returned this year in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s first web series, ‘Hiramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ released on OTT.
In the series, Sharmin played Alamzeb, the daughter of Manisha Koirala’s character, Mallika Jaan. However, her performance received a lot of criticism, with viewers questioning her acting and expressions. There were also accusations of nepotism against Sanjay Leela Bhansali for casting her. Sharmin comes from a talented family; her mother, Bela Sehgal, is a film editor, and her father, Deepak Sehgal, is a film executive.
Sharmin Segal’s married life
Sharmin Sehgal tied the knot with businessman Aman Mehta in November 2023. According to NDTV, Aman’s net worth is estimated at an impressive Rs 53,800 crore. He serves as the executive director of Torrent Pharmaceuticals, a key player in the Torrent Group, alongside his billionaire father, Sameer Mehta, and his brother. While it remains uncertain if Sharmin will be involved in any upcoming films or projects, she stays connected with her fans through her social media presence.
