Deepika Padukone to Ranbir Kapoor: 5 celebrities who were rejected in auditions for major roles
Here's a list of a few famous Bollywood celebrities and established actors who were once rejected for major roles in auditions.
Acting is a tough job, apart from all the glam and flashy lifestyle, it comes with its hardships and struggles. Getting rejected in auditions to being sidelined in a film, it's a part and parcel of an actor's job. Here are a few famous names who faced rejections in the audition.
Ranveer Singh
Gully Boy star Ranveer Singh was rejected for the movie Shaitaan. Reportedly he was also rejected from Bombay velvet because no one wanted to put their money on him.
Ranbir Kapoor
Although Ranbir is known as one of the finest actors of the film industry and has delivered many top-notch performances. He was once rejected by Director Mira Nair for the critically acclaimed film Reluctant Fundamentalist because he did not fit the bill.
Vicky Kaushal
Uri actor Vicky Kaushal stunned the audience with many versatile movies such as Raazi and Masaan. But he had earlier auditioned for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and was rejected.
Deepika Padukone
Bollywood' dreamy girl Deepika Padukone was rejected for Beyond the clouds, wherein Deepika failed to impress the makers.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt's audition clip for Wake Up Sid can be found on the internet. She had auditioned for the film when she was 17 but couldn't succeed.