12 Actors Who Were Told They Won’t Be Able To Make It Big But They Did

There are numerous aspiring actors who want to make it big in the Bollywood industry. Very few among them succeed but most of them don’t get a chance to prove themselves. The Bollywood film industry gives so much importance to looks that often the real talents are left behind. Despite all the struggles and challenges, there are some actors who succeeded in making a name in the industry and in this article we are going to mention them.

Here is a list of successful actors who were told at some point in time that they wouldn’t be able to make a mark in the film industry:

1. Amitabh Bachchan

Unbelievable right? Well, initially no one liked Amitabh Bachchan’s deep baritone voice which is now his USP in the entertainment industry. According to reports, Big B was rejected by All India Radio, the reason being his “voice”.

Later, Amitabh Bachchan’ started his career as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen’s film Bhuvan Shome in 1969. Mrinal Sen even mentioned that he won’t be able to make it big. Talking about Big B, he once said,

“His voice is ok … but he will never make it as an actor.”

Big B is in his 80s and is still one of the highly respected actors. It is the biggest irony.

2. Anushka Sharma

When Anuska made an appearance in Bollywood, she was labeled “plain Jane” as a lot of people thought that Anushka Sharma was “too plain’ looking.

Karan Johar even admitted once that he almost ruined her career. He said,

“I completely wanted to murder Anushka Sharma’s career because when Aditya Chopra showed me her picture, I was like ‘no no, you no need to sign Anushka Sharma. There was another lead actor whom I wanted Adi to sign”

For the role of Taani in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Sonam Kapoor was shortlisted. Aditya Chopra told Anushka Sharma that she was second on the list. However, Anushka nailed the audition and bagged the role. After that, there was no looking back for the talented actress.

3. Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan started his acting career with television, he was known as the master of method acting. Irrfan once disclosed that “they thought my acting was so bad” that he wasn’t even paid. Eventually, he got recognized as a real talent who entered into films and made his mark not only in Bollywood but also in Hollywood.

4. Rajkummar Rao

Rajkummar Rao is another talented actor who was told he was not fit to play a lead role because he didn’t have a fair complexion. As per rep[sorts by DNA, the actor once mentioned,

“He [casting director] really liked my test but told me, ‘Acting is fine, but I can’t give you a lead part because leading heroes are supposed to be fair and muscular. But do you want to play a small character in my film?’”

Today, he is one of the best actors in Tinsel Town who needs no introduction.