Not many comic roles for women in film, says Isla Fisher

| PTI | Dec 6, 2017, 13:29 IST

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Actor Isla Fisher feels that there are lack of comic roles being written for women in the film industry. The 41-year-old actor, who has starred in film such as

'Wedding Crashers'

'Now You See Me'

, 'Definitely, Maybe' and others, said there are not many films which have a woman in the lead.

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"Even today though, there are still not enough female comedic roles. There are plenty of eye-rolling women as the male lead makes a joke, but very few are commanding the starring role," Fisher told. "I remember when Sex and the City started we all thought we were going to get so much more work, but then it went quiet until Bridesmaids. Everyone was like, 'OK, now we've really proved that women can be funny,' but sadly it's all died down again," she added.

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Celebs who changed their religion

Religion is an insightful aspect of one's life. Here's a look at few celebs who changed their religion to attain spirituality or for their love.

Yuvraj Singh got married to actress Hazel Keech on November 30, 2016 according to Sikh traditions. Before the wedding, that took place in a gurdwara near Fatehgarh Sahib, Hazel was rechristened Gurbasant Kaur. The British-Mauritian actress’ new name was announced at the Anand Karaj ceremony at the gurdwara.

Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja took to his micro-blogging page to announce something very personal. While dismissing rumours about him getting married for the third time, the composer also tweeted that he is now following Islam. “Yes, I follow Islam and I’m proud about it. Alhamdhulillah. My family supports my decision and there is no misunderstanding between me and my dad,” he said.

Bengali beauty Sharmila Tagore converted to Islam when she married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi on 27 December 1969. She became Ayesha Sultana Khan, later shortened to Ayesha Khan.

Inspired by his brother Jeremy, Michael Jackson apparently embraced Islam few years before his death. The news was never confirmed, but it was a huge rage in the media.

More than two decades ago, film stars Dharmendra and Hema Malini married secretly. Women activists protested against the "illegal" marriage. Dharmendra, they pointed out, was already married and had teenaged children. But in order to give legitimacy to his union with Hema Malini, the couple had converted to Islam.

Actor Richard Gere was raised as Catholic, later he took up Buddhism and was much publicised. He now religiously practises Buddhism and is a pure vegetarian now.

Actress Nargis took up Hinduism and changed her name to Nirmala Dutt when she married Sunil Dutt.

Music maestro AR Rahman, who was born to a Hindu father and a Muslim mother, converted to Islam in 1989. He grew up as an atheist before converting his religion to Islam after reaching adulthood.

Music legend Madonna caused stir when she changed to Kabbalah sect to embrace 'the one true worldwide faith of Methodism'. Later, she got criticism from religious leaders for the same

Actress Nagma who was born to a Muslim mother and a Hindu father took up Christianity in the year 2007.

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