Dia Mirza grabbed national headlines when she was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International when she was 18-years-old. The next year, she made her Bollywood debut with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, which became a cult classic. However, not everything went smoothly for Dia. The actress had to face certain hardships in the industry.

In a recent interview, Dia revealed that she has lost projects due to her skin colour. The way she looked proved to be a disadvantage for her. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Dia said, "I think any stereotype and preconceived notions are not good. The way I look has been a disadvantage for me in my acting profession many a times. I have lost a job and not been cast in a part because I look too good. It is a strange disadvantage."