There was a time when Lolo was all yelling and flaunting a head full of noodle curls. There was a time when long and side-swept hair used to cover a big part of Ajay Devgan’s face. There was a time when Tabu just couldn’t act, no matter what! And, there was a time when the likes of Madhuri were still trying to carve a niche in the city of dreams. Well, like every other person, these actors that are now being touted as some of the most talented actors of Indian Cinema, faced hard times.
Some of them were born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Some of them had to make their mark with very humble beginnings. And, some of them even started as background dancers or extras. But, immense dedication, hard work, and passion towards the craft actually made them pioneers of the industry.
The following post is dedicated to some of the incredible actors that had an awkward start in the silver world of Bollywood.
Starting her career from Abodh which was a kind of ok film, she was praised for having a screen-friendly appearance. Her nature of molding herself; her temperament and her overall aura as per the role allotted to her, made her into the huge star of Indian cinema. There was a time when it was impossible to make a commercially successful film without Sridevi and then came the era of Madhuri.
From dance to acting; beauty to smiles; versatility to the ability to accept and pioneer ‘forward or well-ahead of the time’ roles – Madhuri gave her every single bit to her profession.
No one can forget that ‘not too handsome’ hero that was ‘surprisingly’ NOT FAIR! In an industry dominated by good looking fair and handsome heroes; he faced some really tough days. Remember the hero from Diljale or Dilwale? The one who was excellent at acting and brewing emotions, but somehow faced a hard time because of his frail physique and dark complexion?
His awkward smiles also made it somehow tough for him to be recognized. However, time went on his talents were noticed and rewarded and then came the days of Singham! Bam!
He has not looked back ever and has become one of the most amazing actors. If you have been missing him from the screens then get some BMS offers and watch De De Pyaar De to relive the old magic on the big screen again.
Do you have a memory of very young Karisma that was still coming out of the age when she started doing movies? The bubbly girl just wanted to break the age-old tradition of women staying away from the limelight. Well, the curly hair; bushy eyebrows and very different voice pitch that seemed to resemble a shriek – she was way different from her current fashionista days!
Well, the actress saw the pinnacle of success with her hard work and came to be known as the face of the industry. She was the one that rocked the 90s and made all the metallic shades of makeup and animal prints’ apparels FAMOUS!
Well, we must mention her name; with her sister. The Begum was received with a certain enthusiasm for being Lolo’s little sissy. However, Refugee was a huge downer. Her choice of movies and her acting skill were somehow getting downhill with every attempt. Remember the girl that was always sighing and over-emotional in Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon? And, the girl in Yaadein? However, times changed and we got the massively successful Zero Figure Kareena in Tashan.
Then Jab we Met happened and we fell in love with her unique charm. From her extremely metallic lipstick days to her utterly stylish ones – she has always held her head high! And, everybody loves her for that.
Well, hits or misses, rising to the occasion and toiling for success will surely make a huge difference. And, all these actors really left no stone unturned to leave their mark in the Bollywood. So, rediscover the magic of these veteran actors at multiplexes and benefit of exciting BookMyShow promo codes from the website as well as the mobile app. Get cashback from Rs100 to Rs 250 or even go for the most sought after offering - buy 1 get 1 free bonus. After all, this is the way we are going to remember the trends, right?