Actress Kunickaa Sadanand, a veteran of film and television and current Bigg Boss 19 contestant, expressed her views on the challenges faced by senior actors in the industry. She revealed feeling jealous of Neena Gupta for receiving quality roles, stating that the audition process is flawed and that good roles for female character artists are rare. Kunickaa criticized the current film industry for producing big-budget films that often flop and emphasized the need for better content, noting that OTT platforms initially had good content but later relied on repetitive formulas. She praised efforts to discover talent across India, mentioning her friend Mukesh Chhabbra's work in this area. Kunickaa began her career in 1988 and gained recognition for roles in films like Beta, Gumraah, and Khiladi, as well as TV shows such as Swabhimaan and Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. She has also worked as an advocate, politician, and social activist. Currently, she is participating in Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, where she has been involved in heated discussions among contestants. (Updated 25 Aug 2025, 14:42 IST; source: link)