Waluscha De Sousa's life story could easily be made into a Bollywood movie, which is why her big Bollywood debut at 33 makes complete sense. You might have missed her in the Fan trailer, but you'll go back to it after reading her story.

She said, "My marriage may have ended, but that hasn’t turned me into a cynic. I'm a single mother today and I am loving every bit of it. I feel that all these years down the line, I have evolved as a woman and as a person."

She's making her Bollywood debut at 33, and in an industry known for its ageism, that is a big deal. Her casting got Shah Rukh Khan to talk about the ridiculousness of the age debate, too. "It’s very old-fashioned that we get stuck on the age of the actors. What you have to understand is, apart from the commercial aspect, an actor should be appropriate for the character as well. And Waluscha is perfect for the role."

Waluscha's got her dream directors list ready, and we're hoping her big Bollywood debut helps her achieve that. Till then, let's just credit Bollywood in 2016 for not letting an actor's marital status or age stop them from getting the role they deserve.