MUMBAI: We have seen some amazing talents making their debuts in Bollywood. Some make it to the hearts of fans, whereas others fail to do so. No doubt talent speaks louder than their appearances and their looks.

Having said that, there are a few Bollywood actors who were initially rejected based on their looks. Read on.

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1. Anushka Sharma

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Anushka Sharma is no doubt one of the finest talents we have in the industry. We have seen some amazing characters of the actress that won the hearts of fans. Well, do you know that initially, the actress was body shamed and was rejected for her plain looks?

2. Katrina Kaif

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Also known as the Barbie Doll of Bollywood, Katrina Kaif has made her strong mark in the hearts and minds of fans with her acting and dance performances. No doubt it is always a treat to watch the actress on-screen. But do you know the actress was initially rejected in Bollywood because of her foreign appearance? The filmmakers thought the actress is not looking Indian enough to make it in Indian movies.

3. Ranveer Singh

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Energy powerhouse actor Ranveer Singh is no doubt one of the most loved actors in B-town. The actor, who is currently ruling the hearts of millions, was initially rejected. Yes, you heard right. Ranveer was initially rejected because of his North Indian looks.

4. Dhanush

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One of the finest talents of the acting industry is Dhanush. The actor, who is known for his raw performances was initially rejected because of his not-so-fair skin tone.

5. Nawazuddin Siddiqui

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Known for his simplicity and sense of comedy, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is no doubt a raw and realistic actors. Do you know that during his struggling days, the actor had to go through many hardships. Initially, he was rejected for his ordinary looks and personality.

So these are the Bollywood celebrities who were initially rejected by Bollywood and later made big in the same field. What are your views on this? Let us know in the comments section below.

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