Bobby Darling recalls her early Bollywood struggles. She felt sidelined during 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya' shoot. She faced payment issues with producer Bunty Walia. Despite positive interactions with Sohail and Salman Khan, she remained silent about her financial concerns. Darling needed the promised money for basic needs. She lived in a chawl and struggled financially at the time.
Bobby Darling, a familiar face in early 2000s Bollywood known for films like Page 3 and Chalte Chalte, is revisiting some of the painful realities she faced behind the scenes. In a heartfelt new interview, the actor opened up about her early struggles in the film industry—particularly a disappointing experience on the sets of Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, which left her feeling sidelined and financially vulnerable despite growing recognition.In a recent interview, Bobby Darling reflected on her time working in the film Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, revealing that while her experience with Sohail Khan was positive, she felt disrespected by producer Bunty Walia. After her role in the film was expanded, Bobby requested a revised payment, but was met with a dismissive attitude. She recalled feeling hurt by how casually her request was brushed off. Despite this, she shared warm memories of Sohail and Salman Khan, describing them as respectful and kind during her time on set.Bobby Darling revealed that during the shoot of Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, she considered approaching Salman or Sohail Khan about her payment dispute but chose to stay silent. Fearing that complaining about producer Bunty Walia could jeopardize her role, she quietly accepted the lesser amount offered, despite feeling deeply hurt by the situation.Bobby Darling shared how difficult her circumstances were at the time she worked on Maine Dil Tujhko Diya. Living in a modest chawl and struggling to make ends meet, she explained that the money she was promised for the role was essential for basic needs like rent and food. With a monthly rent of just Rs 1700, even that small amount felt like a lifeline. Her plea underscored the financial vulnerability she faced early in her career.