Missed opportunities by Bollywood stars
There are many actors in the film industry who have passed up major opportunities due to their promises and commitments. Some considered honesty more important than money. One such actress turned down the opportunity to work in Amitabh Bachchan’s superhit film Silsila.
Why did Padmini Kolhapure turn down Amitabh Bachchan’s Silsila?
The actress we are talking about is Padmini Kolhapure who revealed that while she was filming Prem Rog, she was offered Silsila. However, she had already committed her dates to Prem Rog, so she couldn’t do Silsila. She said, I left many big films, but I kept my word. I have no regrets about that.
What was Padmini Kolhapure’s strategy of recognition?
Padmini explained that if an musician doesn’t keep their word, people lose trust in them. Once their reputation is tarnished, it’s difficult to regain trust in the industry.
Padmini Kolhapure kissed King Charles
During the 1980s, Padmini kissed King Charles on the sets of her movie, She said that today’s young generation lacks concentration. They start a project and quickly get bored and quit. But if they stick to their word, they will surely achieve success.
Varun Badola also passed up opportunities.
Actor Varun Badola revealed that he too had to pass up major offers many times due to past commitments. He said that, when an offer comes, he felt happy that someone thoughtfully gave me a project. But if he is already involved in something, it’s important to keep my word. This gives him peace of mind.
Did keeping promises bring mental peace for Varun?
Varun says, If I started doing two things at once, I would be overwhelmed. So, I accept what I get and move on. Honesty and keeping promises always yield good results.
Gagan Dev Riar’s similar experience of losing projects
Scam 2003 fame actor Gagan Dev Riar revealed that he has often turned down big offers for small projects. He said, Sometimes I would get 2,000 rupees for a play, and at the same time, I would get an offer for 2 lakh rupees from a film. But I would only do the work I had previously said yes to. Keeping my word is the hallmark of a true musician.
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