Uorfi Javed: Concealed My Real Age Because of Industry Pressure
In a recent video, this young actress and social media sensation broke a five-year-long myth that troubled her enough to clear the air.
Uorfi Javed has yet again become a talking point for the netizens, this time with her candid confession about keeping her real age under wraps because of industry pressure. In a recent video, this young actress and social media sensation broke a five-year-long myth that troubled her enough to clear the air.
Speaking candidly, Uorfi shared that age has always been a touchy subject in the industry, especially for women. She stated there is a silent expectation to fall in the "right" age bracket to be considered "relevant" or employable. Like many others, she confessed that she had felt daunted by these norms when she was starting her career and had lied about her age.
However, Uorfi explained that it was never about insecurity; rather, it was a decision for survival in a competitive space which often tended to be very judgmental of women. She said, “I always knew the truth would come out someday, adding she wanted to take control of the narrative instead of letting rumors or speculation define her.
The actress emphasized that coming clean was a wild release of liberation and empowered her. Now, by owning her truth, she would like to confront the stigma attached to age and encourage others to come out and be honest without any fear. Uorfi's confession has resonated with many fans, who have started asking about ageism in the industry and the unrealistic standards placed on women.
Once again, Uorfi has used her voice to shed light on uncomfortable truths, proving that authenticity can be far more powerful than conformity.
This article is authored by Sakshi, an intern from Deccan Chronicle.
