New Delhi, April 9 -- Actress Tillotama Shome, in a heartfelt interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, shared a personal story about breaking through industry biases and proving a director's doubts wrong.

The Lust Stories 2 actress recalled a time when a director paid her a very small amount for a film. At the wrap party, while chatting with others, someone asked her what she truly desired. Shome replied that she dreamt of buying a particular car but would need to be paid a certain amount to afford it.

The director then responded, "I'm sorry to say break this to you, but you're never going to earn that kind of money. You're talented, but this industry is unfair." Although he said it in a kind tone, the remark stayed with her.

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