Television actors carving out a niche in Bollywood has always been a monumental task. Actors like Parth Samthaan, Mrunal Thakur, and others who began their careers in television have admitted in the past that they indeed faced some roadblocks when venturing into Bollywood because of their television background. However, did you know that Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 contestant Vivek Dahiya’s career has taken a different trajectory? Vivek initiated his career by auditioning for films and later ventured into television. Not many are aware that he was successfully shortlisted for the role of Vikram Singh Rathore which was latter played by Fawad Khan in the Sonam Kapoor-starrer Khoobsurat. However, the actor didn’t land the part. In an interview, Vivek Dahiya recalls what went wrong and how he missed the opportunity to star in a renowned film.
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Vivek Dahiya reveals why he was replaced by Fawad Khan in Khoobsurat
In an interview with Telly Chakkar, Vivek candidly discussed his audition for the role of Vikram Singh Rathore, revealing that he was indeed shortlisted. He shared that when he first arrived in Mumbai, he auditioned extensively for Bollywood films as he was keen on pursuing a career in movies. Recounting one such incident, Vivek mentioned auditioning for the 2014 film Khoobsurat.
Although the makers of Khoobsurat appreciated his personality, they requested a simple reading to gauge his on-camera performance. Vivek confessed that he became nervous and started sweating and fumbling as soon as he began reading. Acknowledging his nervousness, Sonam Kapoor advised Vivek to go home, rehearse his lines, and return for a second reading.
Vivek later realized that although he was talented, he wasn’t adequately prepared at the time to play lead roles in significant films. He understood that cracking auditions requires a deep understanding of character portrayal, including both big and small nuances. Vivek mentioned that he later trained himself, and today he has a strong grasp of acting, knowing how to portray characters on screen with honesty and finesse.
Khoobsurat, released in September 2014, marked the debut of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in Bollywood, earning him immense appreciation and fame in the Hindi film industry.
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