Shriyam Bhagnani on choosing Sumo Didi despite warnings: 'It was a huge risk'

Actress Shriyam Bhagnani, speaking to Mid-Day in Mumbai, said she gained weight over nine months to portray Hetal Dave, India’s first female sumo wrestler in the series Sumo Didi, despite warnings from friends and casting directors that the transformation might limit future glamorous roles.

Source: Shriyam Bhagnani on choosing Sumo Didi despite warnings: 'It was a huge risk' — Mid-Day Entertainment

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