India, Feb. 14 -- While she started with Tamil cinema, Regena Cassandra has done a substantial amount of work in Hindi, too, ranging from Rocket Boys to Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. However, the actor says that being a South Indian girl in this industry isn't easy. In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Regena opens up on stereotypes and some unfair casting practices. (Also read: Trisha Krishnan, Regena Cassandrra watch Vidaamuyarchi's first-day first-show in theatre with fans. Watch)

Regena began working in ad films when she was barely 9 years old and made her film debut at 14 with Kanda Naal Mudhal. "I have been working since I was 9 years old. I've done ads, short films, and movies over the last Like 25 odd years. So I had...