Reflecting back, Sonam Bajwa realizes that she should have carefully considered the opportunities she turned down. Interestingly, she discovered years later that her parents had no objections, which she had never realized before.
Sonam Bajwa, the renowned actor acclaimed for her performances in Punjabi cinema, revealed her deliberate decision to decline opportunities in Hindi movies. Her concerns revolved around the potential impact on her image in Punjab. Bajwa expressed her discomfort with on-screen kissing but shared that over time, her parents have grown more open-minded and accepting of her on-screen choices.
During an interview, Sonam Bajwa confessed to exercising caution when expressing her views on social media, uncertain about how her statements would be received by her fanbase. She explained that she has acquired the ability to maintain a harmonious equilibrium between her glamorous online presence and her self-identified identity as a village girl.
Sonam Bajwa shared that she declined certain Bollywood projects due to concerns about how her decisions would be received by the people in Punjab. She explained that the prevailing mentality in Punjab revolves around families being the audience, and she was afraid of their response to intimate scenes. Reflecting on her past choices, she admitted that she should have given the opportunities more thought. However, a few years ago, she had a conversation with her parents and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they were accepting of such scenes if it was for a film. She realized that she had wrongly assumed their stance without discussing it with them earlier.
Sonam also acknowledged that while Punjabi audiences are evolving, the primary audience still comprises families. This emphasis on family viewership has restricted the Punjabi industry from exploring diverse genres, which can be frustrating for actors aspiring to venture into different realms.
