When Suniel Shetty was asked to sell Idli-Vada and quit acting despite his debut film Balwaan being a success; find out

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Despite spending several decades as a dominant figure in Bollywood’s Hindi film industry, Suniel Shetty remains one of the most sought-after actors today. Though his career eventually flourished, it began with challenges as two of his initial films were never released. Yet, even when his first movie, Balwaan, achieved success, some critics dismissed him as a poor actor and suggested he should focus on selling Idlis and Vadas at his restaurant instead. Keep reading!

In a chat with Radio Nasha, Suniel Shetty discussed two of his unproduced films, Faulad and Aarzoo. The seasoned actor revealed that despite filming for around 60-65 days for Aarzoo, the movie didn’t materialize due to a disagreement between the director and producers. Additionally, the director of Faulad, David Dhawan, decided to abandon the project as he was worried about maintaining his image as a newcomer filmmaker.

In 1992, when Balwaan was released, a critic commented that while the movie did well, they believed Balwaan himself was not a good actor. Looking back, Balwaan, star of Border, remembered, “Perhaps there was only one critic at the time. He said that although his film had succeeded, he was considered a poor actor.

In a critical remark, someone suggested I should stick to selling Idlis and Vadas instead of acting, perhaps implying he found flaws in my performance. However, this comment held no weight for me since selling these South Indian delicacies has not only supported my family but also provided me with an education, allowing me to continue my journey in the world of cinema.

In the very same interview, Shetty discussed his Mohra co-star Akshay Kumar and shared a memory of their first encounter. The multi-talented individual, who is both an actor and producer, mentioned that Khiladi Kumar brought to mind his deceased cousin. Subsequently, during one of their filming sessions, Shetty informed Kumar, “It’s chilling that I have to spend each day working with you because every time I see you, it will remind me of him.

Simultaneously, in their professional lives, Suniel and Akshay are set to appear together in “Welcome To The Jungle” before moving on to “Hera Pheri 3”.

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2025-05-12 01:22