Updated On: 22 January, 2026 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Neha Dhupia revealed her debut was a Japanese film, Ninja Odoru Ninja Densetsu, at 19. She recalled auditions, cultural challenges, homesickness, and promoting the bilingual project across Japan, calling the experience unconventional, challenging, and unforgettable

Neha Dhupia
Neha Dhupia has been a part of the industry for over a decade. The actress is known for her versatile characters. Now, in an exclusive segment of mid-day’s The Bombay Film Story, Neha Dhupia surprised many by revealing that her first film was not a Bollywood project but a Japanese movie titled Ninja Odoru Ninja Densetsu. Speaking candidly, the actor opened up about the little-known chapter of her career and the unique experience of making her debut at just 19 years old in a foreign country.
“My first film was a Japanese film,” Neha said, laughing as she added, “Yes, I’m an international movie star, guys. I am.” When asked why the film is rarely discussed, she admitted, “Nobody speaks about it. I would love to watch this film myself… I don’t know what’s going on, but I was a part of a Japanese film.”