New Delhi, March 30 -- Actor Sepideh Moafi has spoken candidly about early pressure in her career to change her name, offering insight into a wider issue within the entertainment industry around identity and representation.

In a recent interview, Moafi revealed that her first agent advised her to adopt a different name in order to improve her chances of securing roles. Reflecting on that moment, she said, "When I graduated from grad school, my first agent wanted me to change my name and I immediately said, 'F--k no,'."

Her response, she explained, was rooted in a desire to remain authentic rather than conform to perceived industry expectations. While acknowledging that some actors do choose to alter their names, she emphasised that the ...