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Priya Prakash Varrier, who became a nationwide sensation in 2019 with her 'wink' from Oru Adaar Love, has once again grabbed headlines. But, this time it is for an unexpected reason. Fans were stunned after spotting the 'Wink Girl' as a background extra in Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s latest romantic comedy Param Sundari.
The Viral Clip That Sparked Debate
A short clip from Param Sundari circulating on social media shows Priya in a red-and-white saree, silently walking in the background behind Sidharth Malhotra and Manjot Singh, alongside several other background actors.
The blink-and-miss appearance left audiences divided, some amused, others disappointed at the actress’s reduced screen presence.
Fans React: 'She Deserves Better'
Soon after the clip went viral, netizens erupted with mixed emotions.
One fan wrote, “I thought only I noticed this, but I’m glad others did too.”
Others were critical of Bollywood’s casting choices, with one user questioning, “Why cast a Malayali actor as just an extra in a Kerala-based story?”
Some speculated that Priya may have had a bigger role that was cut during editing, while others lamented her career trajectory.
A fan of the Wink Girl also wrote, “She deserves better. From viral sensation to background?”
Even another fan opined, “She should’ve been cast instead of Janhvi Kapoor.”
About Param Sundari
Directed by Tushar Jalota, Param Sundari stars Sidharth Malhotra as Param Sachdev and Janhvi Kapoor as Thekkepattu Sundari Damodharan Pillai, a Malayali girl.
The film has already generated buzz, but Priya’s surprise cameo has unexpectedly stolen the spotlight raising questions about opportunities for regional stars in Bollywood.
