Model-actress Maushmi Udeshi on nepotism in Bollywood and her plan of action With her very first television ad for a reputed coffee brand, Maushmi Udeshi had managed to capture the imagination of the masses. Since then, Maushmi has done numerous music videos, regional films and shook a leg with Akshay Kumar and Govinda in Priyadarshan's Bhagam Bhag. Maushmi, who was in Vadodara recently says, "I started working at the age of 14 and I am proud of whatever I have achieved in the last 10 years. For me, life has never gone according to plan but there are absolutely no regrets for the choices that I have made.

I have been very choosy about my work and have never compromised on my values." Elaborating further about her experiences in the film industry, Maushmi says, "Unless you are born with a silver spoon in your mouth and belong to one of those powerful star families which have a great influence on Bollywood, people tend to take you for granted. Casting couch was always a part of the film industry and it's very much prevalent even today! However, I have managed to not fall prey to this menace. At present, I am doing the lead role in Parakashtha, which will be directed by Jagmohan Kapoor."