Actress Mahima Chaudhry has said that earlier, even the relationship status of an actress had direct impact on her professional life.
Mahima, who began her career with the 1997 film Pardes opposite Shah Rukh Khan, notes that back in the day, even the relationship status of a female actor had direct impact on her professional life and opportunities that came her way.
"The minute you started dating someone, people would write you off because they only wanted a virgin who hadn't kissed...If you were married...your career was over," she stated.
"Now, people are accepting women in different...roles," said Mahima.