Television actress Charu Asopa has always remained in headlines for her troubled relationship with ex-husband Rajeev Sen. The couple has separated officially and are now co-parenting their daughter, Ziana. In a recent interview, the actress talked about getting back to work after facing much difficulties. She revealed that post her delivery, she gained weight which came in her way of work. People refused to offer her work due to her extra pounds.

Talking about the hardships that celebrity moms face in finding work in industry, Charu said that people expect celeb mums are expected to shed weight instantly after giving birth to a baby. She shared that people don’t offer work if an actress has baby fat.

The actress mentioned that she wanted to get back to work after her divorce. But she was told that she was overweight or had a lot of face fat. Charu said that she followed a strict diet and exercise routine so as to get work. She disclosed that she sometimes avoided water to fit into a specific dress due to water retention.

The actress also told that she was low on confidence when she first auditioned post-delivery.

For the unversed, Charu Asopa is currently doing a show titled ‘Kaisa Hai Ye Rishta Anjanasa’. She has been part of shows like ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’, ‘Baalveer’ and ‘Mere Angne Mein’. She was married to Sushmita Sen’s younger brother Rajeev Sen. The couple had tied the knot in 2019. They welcomed their first child in 2021. After facing compatibility issues, the duo parted ways in 2023.