India, Feb. 26 -- Bollywood and South cinema have always shared talent. Bollywood actors frequently work in South Indian films, and many South actors go on to build successful careers in Hindi cinema. This back-and-forth exchange has become increasingly common in recent years. However, amid this growing trend, Kani Kusruti has taken an unexpected stand, revealing that she has asked Bollywood filmmakers not to cast her.

Kani made her global breakthrough with All We Imagine As Light, directed by Payal Kapadia, a couple of years ago and is currently seen in Assi, directed by Anubhav Sinha. In an interview with Screen, when asked why she is not getting enough Hindi films, Kani replied, "Because I don't speak Hindi. I won't be able to do all ...