While this was a closed-door confession, it sent ripples through the industry’s inner circles. Several junior artists and production assistants confirmed that among the under-35 actor crowd in Bengaluru, conversations about open relationships are no longer shocking. They are, at worst, a “new-age thing” and, at best, a practical response to the grueling schedules and emotional intimacy required of acting.
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