Kriti Sanon, Gauahar Khan to Dia Mirza: 5 celebs who got rejected in acting careers for being ‘too good-looking’

Bollywood and TV actors have faced rejections in their acting career for many reasons. Karan Tacker recently opened up about being rejected for being ‘too good-looking and fit’ during his initial days in the industry. Apart from Karan, there are many who faced several rejections for the same reason. And as we speak of that, we have compiled a list of celebrities who opened up about their struggling days and recalled the time they were not given roles in movies because of their good looks.

Karan Tacker: Karan Tacker is one of the most loved actors in the industry. He has been a part of many TV shows and films. In a recent interview, Karan revealed he faced rejection for being ‘too good-looking’ during the initial days of his career. The actor told News18, “I have never been told to ‘correct’ something but what has always been a barrier for me is ‘you look too good for the part’. That has been a real challenge that I have been facing for a very long time. I have been told, ‘You are a good-looking guy so that’s the problem’ or they tell me ‘you are a fit guy, don’t be so fit’.”

 

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Gauahar Khan: Gauahar Khan is one of the most talented actors in the industry. She has featured in many shows and movies. The actress’ journey has its ups and downs. Earlier, in an interview with Film Companion, Gauahar revealed that she had auditioned for Slumdog Millionaire but lost out on the role because she was ‘too good looking for it’.

 

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Kriti Sanon: Kriti Sanon is one of the most popular actresses of Bollywood. She made her Bollywood debut with Heropanti and then, there was no looking back for her. Earlier, talking about her struggling days, Kriti Sanon had revealed that she used to cry. She added, “There were also times when I met a few people who told me that something was not right about me – someone told me, ‘You’re too good-looking. There has to be some sort of imperfection in you to look real on screen’. I think I did feel low, but at the same time, I did have people who believed in me. That’s what you need.”

 

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Dia Mirza: Dia Mirza is one of the most loved actors of Bollywood. Over the years, she has been a part of many super-hit films. She has also faced rejections in her career. Earlier, in an interview with Hindustan Times, Dia had revealed she was rejected for being too pretty. She had said, “I think any stereotype and preconceived notions are not good. The way I look has been a disadvantage for me in my acting profession many a times. I have lost a job and not been cast in a part because I look too good. It is a strange disadvantage.”

 

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Dino Morea: Dino Morea has been a part of films like Raaz, Gunaah, Rakht, Insaaf: The Justice and more. Earlier, in an interview, Dino revealed that he gets rejected because of his ‘good looks’. Hindustan Times quoted him saying, “It takes guts to see me differently. Some casting directors come up with the excuse and they don’t see me differently. I just get the feedback from some that you are good looking. I find it very bizarre, what’s my look got to do with casting me in a certain character. Just cast me. I can change my look. People just never saw me beyond my looks. Being good looking sometimes works against you in Bollywood.”

 

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Also Read: Karan Tacker reveals he was rejected for being ‘too good-looking and fit’ in the early days of his career

Mamta Naik

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