India, June 20 -- Actor Deepshikha Nagpal, best known for her powerful portrayals in films like Baadshah and Koyla, has carved a niche for herself in both Bollywood and television, often in strong, negative roles. But behind the screen success lies a personal struggle. In a candid conversation with SCREEN, Deepshikha recalled how her on-screen image led to harsh judgments, not just from the audience, but from society and even her family. (Also Read: Deepshikha Nagpal remembers how humble Shah Rukh Khan was during Koyla shoot: 'He'd sleep amid machinery, lights')

Speaking about how she was offered only negative roles after Baadshah, Deepshikha shared, "I didn't want to do those because people started judging me. Back then, negative roles ...