When we look at glamour, we often forget to look at the life that exists before it—and the life that continues long after it fades. There was once a 16-year-old girl who entered the film industry with stars in her eyes and a dream many only imagine. And then, almost as suddenly as she appeared, she disappeared. Years later, a frail video of her surfaced online—fighting for her life, reaching out for help. That girl was Pooja Dadwal. Pooja Dadwal made her acting debut at just 16 in the 1995 film Veergati. Recalling those early days in an interview with the BBC, Pooja shared how she had just begun acting classes when she landed her first big break. For a teenager, it was nothing short of a dream—working in a film associated with Salman Khan, stepping into a world filled with promise. “It was the happiest time,” she said, remembering what felt like the beginning of a bright career. But that dream was short-lived. Before she could fully establish herself in films, Pooja transitioned to television.…