- Korra Obidi noted that being single in the entertainment industry pays, even though people get excited when a person gets married, but as time goes on, they began to lose their relevance.
- She added that the very moment a person gets divorced in the industry, everyone expresses their sympathy and wants them back.
Popular singer and dancer Korra Obidi, shares her insights on why being single is incredibly advantageous in the entertainment industry.
During an interview on ‘Heroes Diary’, the single mother of two pointed out how being married can restrict one’s opportunities in the industry.
She highlighted how initially, people show excitement and support when someone ties the knot and starts a family, However, as time goes on, their relevance becomes diminished, leading to fewer invitations to events and a decline in job offers.
Korra Obidi stated that when an individual goes through a divorce or becomes single again, there is a sudden outpouring of sympathy and eagerness to have them back in the industry.
Reflecting on her own experience, Korra Obidi expressed her belief that being single is actually the ideal state for thriving in the entertainment industry.
She noted how society’s attitude towards married individuals can sometimes be dismissive, whereas single people are often more in demand for various projects.
Korra Obidi revealed that being single has been a game-changer for her career, highlighting how the shift in her marital status has led to a steady stream of bookings and opportunities.
In her words:
“One thing about we humans is that when somebody’s married. I don’t know you people don’t like the person anymore. You kind of like go ‘ahh happy married life’, and then ‘she can’t be on my show,’ ‘she can’t be in my movie’. But now I’m single… I’m getting booked back to back, so it’s good for me. I think being single is good in the industry.”
