Bollywood is full of talented actors but more than talent, looks has been considered. So, today we are going to meet you bollywood actors who were rejected for their looks.
1. Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is ruling the hearts of the audience. He is now regarded as the Baadshah of Bollywood. He started his career from TV. But, the actor received flak for his looks when he was new in the industry.
2. Ranveer Singh
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh is considered as one the most talented actors in the film industry today, was criticized for his looks. The actor was told that he looks too North Indian.
3. Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is one of the iconic stars of bollywood. But, it is hard to believe that the actor was rejected for being too tall. He was also rejected for his hard tone.
4. Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma was considered as one of the best actress in bollywood industry, Anushka Sharma was once body shamed and criticized for her plain look and got rejected by the leading producers of b town. But she took that criticism in a positive way and worked hard and made a place in the industry.
Actors who were rejected
5. Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most demanded actors in bollywood today. During the early times of his career, he didn’t succeeded much and got rejected. But his dedication and love for acting made him a star today.
6. Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif was once rejected in bollywood because of her looks. She was called too “foreign looking” and avoided by many casting directors.
7. Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan had to face several rejections in Bollywood for his looks. However, he emerged as one of the most loved Bollywood actors for his talent.
8. Konkona Sen Sharma
Konkona Sen Sharma faced a lot of rejections for her dusky looks. But, she proved herself by taking up challenging and unconventional roles.
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9. Tabu
Tabu was rejected because of her tomboyish looks by Bollywood producers. But her acting skills and talents got appreciated all over and she made a strong mark in Bollywood.
10. Arjun Kapoor
Due to his overweight, Arjun kapoor got rejected to work in the film industries.