Ever since the reports of Kartik Aaryan’s ouster from Karan Johar’s Dostana 2 surfaced, it stirred a whole new controversy. The reports not only dashed the hopes of the fans wishing to watch the actor sparking some sizzling chemistry with Janhvi Kapoor on screen, but consequently started rumours that both Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies and Aanand L Rai also dropped the star from their respective projects. Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha, who is known for his critically acclaimed movies such as Thappad, Article 15, and Mulk, has shared his opinion on the same.
And by the way… when Producers drop Actors or vice versa they don’t talk about it. It happens all the time. This campaign against Kartik Aryarn seems concerted to me and very bloody unfair. I respect his quiet.
— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) June 3, 2021
Karan Johar’s production house recently released a statement stating the recasting for Dostana 2 after Kartik’s exit from the film.
Reportedly, the production house called out Kartik’s ‘unprofessional behaviour’ and ‘creative differences’ as the reason for his exit. Meanwhile, the reports of the actor himself opting out of the film also surfaced.
However, filmmaker Aanand L Rai’s team rebuffed the speculations of Kartik’s replacement by Ayushmann Khurrana in his upcoming venture. The director’s team said the rumours are baseless as both the actors were approached for different projects and it is a case of a complete mix-up.
In pics: Bollywood celebs who made it on their own
Finding your feet in Bollywood is no mean task if you aren't blessed with a godfather or family connections.
Nevertheless, there are quite a few celebrities who have made it big and on their own. Sheer hard work and perseverance have helped them write their success stories.
Let us look at the most popular Bollywood stars who have earned it the hard way and have mostly themselves to thank for.
Shah Rukh Khan
The Delhi born-and-bred actor, who trained under a city theater group, came to Mumbai in the late eighties. He had traveled without a ticket back then.
After working in TV shows, Shah Rukh made his Bollywood debut with "Deewana" in 1992. Within the next three years, he gave Bollywood one of its most iconic films "Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge" and soon earned the title of King Khan.
Two and a half decades on, he remains the undisputed king of Bollywood.
Priyanka Chopra
Miss World. Fashionista. And an actress of merit.
She started her career as a successful model, winning the Miss World title in 2000. Three years later, she made her début in Bollywood.
One of the most successful Bollywood actresses, Priyanka Chopra has now taken the world by storm and is on a roll!
The diva has also done some grand Hollywood projects.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai dropped out of college in the early nineties to pursue a career in modelling. She won the Miss World title in 1994.
Three years later, the green-eyed beauty made her acting debut with the Tamil film "Iruvar".
The same year she starred in her first Bollywood film "Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya" opposite Bobby Deol.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika was a successful model before she began her career in Bollywood.
In 2008, Maybelline made her its new international cover face. Subsequently, she won the 'Model of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards.
Deepika made her Bollywood debut in Farah Khan's "Om Shanti Om" (2007) opposite Shah Rukh Khan and the rest as they say is history!
Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif started her modelling career at the age of 14. It was during these days the actress was discovered by London-based filmaker Kaizad Gustad, who offered her a role in his film.
Katrina made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with "Boom".
Madhuri Dixit
The dancing diva Madhuri Dixit made her Bollywood debut with "Abodh" in 1984 but rose to fame with "Tezaab" in 1988.
Preity Zinta
It was 1996 when Preity Zinta happened to meet a director at a friend’s birthday and landed her first assignment.
Her first brush with the camera came with the 'Perk' commercial. "Dil Se" (1998) marked her foray into Bollywood opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Akshay Kumar
He waited tables in Bangkok before he came to Mumbai to become an actor. Akshay Kumar made his debut in Bollywood with a small role in Mahesh Bhatt's "Aaj" (1987).
He made his presence felt as a lead in the 1991 film "Saugandh".
Kangana Ranaut
The small-town girl from Himachal Pradesh has indeed come a long way from her first Bollywood film in 2006 to becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry today.
All this, without a godfather or familial connections in the industry!
Vidya Balan
Vidya first faced the camera in a popular TV show "Hum Paanch" in 1995. She subsequently featured in various commercials and music videos.
After several flops in the South film industry, she was completely written off at one point.
She found her redemption in her first Bollywood film "Parineeta" in 2005, which won her a debut award that year.
The face of woman-centric films in India today, Vidya is among the most sought-after Bollywood actresses.
Anushka Sharma
Anushka once said in an interview that she wanted to make it big in the modelling world and had no aspiration for films. She was picked by fashion designer Wendell Rodricks as a model for Lakme Fashion Week in 2007.
Since then, there has been no looking back for this young, bright actress.
Anushka made her acting debut in Yash Raj Films' "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2008.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin made his Bollywood debut in 1999, with a small role in the Aamir Khan-starrer "Sarfarosh". He did several small roles, but was largely undiscovered until Anurag Kashyap's "Black Friday" happened in 2004.
There was a time in the early 2000s when he was mostly out of work and shared a flat with four others.
With his films having traveled around the world today — from the local festivals to the Cannes — he is a recognised face in India and globally.
Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty started her career as a model for the Limca brand in 1991. She was 16.
2 years later, she debuted with "Baazigar" alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
Bipasha Basu
Her first film "Ajnabee" in 2001 landed her the Best Female Debut Award.
The Bengali beauty was a name in the modelling world before she stepped into Bollywood.
John Abraham
John Abraham began his showbiz career with a music video "Surma" by Jazzy B. His big break came with winning a popular Indian modelling contest in 1999. He also appeared in many commercials and music videos for singers including Pankaj Udhas, Hans Raj Hans, etc.
He made his acting debut in "Jism" in 2003.
Lara Dutta
The winner of the Miss Universe title (2000), Lara débuted in Bollywood with "Andaaz" three years later.
She won two big awards that year for her role.
Sushmita Sen
Sushmita Sen started off by winning the title of Femina Miss India as a teenager. In 1994, she brought home the prestigious Miss Universe title.
She debuted in Bollywood with "Dasktak" in 1996.
Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant was born in Patna, Bihar where his father worked as a government official.
He worked in TV for years before he entered Bollywood with Abhishek Kapoor's "Kai Po Che!" (2013). The film won him several debut awards that year.
The actor followed it up with films like "Shuddh Desi Romance", "PK" and "Detective Byomkesh Bakshy", all of which have won him appreciation.
Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza worked as a marketing executive for a media firm while studying in college. She, simultaneously, took up modelling assignments for TV and print commercials.
In 2000, Dia won the Miss Asia Pacific title.
A year later, she made her Bollywood debut with "Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein" opposite R. Madhavan.
Today, she co-owns a film production house Born Free Entertainment with ex-husband Sahil Sangha.
Jacqueline Fernandez
Jacqueline Fernandez won the Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant in 2006. While on a modelling assignment in India three years later, she auditioned for a role in Sujoy Ghosh's film "Aladin".
That marked her entry in Bollywood.
In a span of seven years, she has featured in 12 films. Four films are currently in production.
Genelia D'Souza
The Mumbai-bred actress also began her career as a model. She was only 15 when she did her first commercial for Parker Pen alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
A year later in 2003, she signed her first Bollywood film opposite her now-husband Riteish Deshmukh. Genelia is a popular face in South cinema too.
Riteish Deshmukh
Son of an Indian politician, Riteish started his stint in the industry with a small budget film "Tujhe Meri Kasam" in 2003.
With immense hard work, dedication and acting skills, he wronged the critics who wrote him off in his early days.
With several awards in his kitty, including a National Award, Riteish is one of the most bankable actors not just in Bollywood but also Marathi cinema.
Sunny Leone
Sunny Leone was born in Sarnia, Ontario to Sikh Punjabi parents. In 2011, she participated in the Indian reality series "Bigg Boss". Her successful stint in the TV show brought along a slew of acting offers from Bollywood.
She made her debut with director Mahesh Bhatt's "Jism 2" (2012).
Arjun Rampal
Arjun Rampal was a famous supermodel before he became an actor.
He made his Bollywood debut with "Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat" in 2001 and has starred in several films since.
Ayushmann Khurrana
Ayushmann Khurrana started his career by winning the reality show "Roadies 2".
He made a successful Bollywood debut with "Vicky Donor" in 2012 and hasn't had to look back ever since.
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