Meet actor who shaved his head after career setback, was ‘blacklisted’ for refusing Ranbir Kapoor’s film but later worked with Alia Bhatt

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Today’s “Meet the Star” segment focuses on the fascinating career path of an actor who made a bold move by shaving his head following the cancellation of his initial movie debut. His early career wasn’t smooth sailing, as he faced immediate blacklisting after his first film. Yet, he persevered and collaborated with some of Bollywood’s biggest stars such as Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Ranveer Singh. The individual we are discussing is none other than Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Originally from Uttar Pradesh, this individual first showcased his acting talents on Amazon Prime Video’s Inside Edge series between 2017 and 2019. Remarkably, prior to starring in Gully Boy, Siddhant had already secured a role in a film that required him to attend workshops for a span of six months.

Siddhant Chaturvedi shaved his head

Previously, during an interview with Mashable India, the actor who starred in Dhadak 2 shared that the project was ultimately abandoned when he was around 21-22 years old. “Every time I looked in the mirror, it felt like I was looking at that character,” he said, explaining why he decided to shave his head for the role. This change was quite surprising for him.

It so happened that his first major role was in the musical drama Gully Boy, which came out in 2019. Even with a successful debut, he faced numerous obstacles on his career journey. In an interview with The Lallantop, he shared that he turned down a role in Brahmastra Part 1.

Siddhant Chaturvedi declined Brahmastra

He expressed eagerness to star in the movie but hadn’t yet received the script from Ayan Mukerji because the film was still in its early development stages. Moreover, he felt it would be difficult for him to stand out amidst well-known actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt who were already on board with the project.

In my line of work as a lifestyle expert, I never anticipated being labeled as ‘difficult’ within the industry. I had earned a reputation in the casting scene for turning down roles that weren’t aligned with my values and vision. “They would say, ‘You won’t take this part? Who are you to choose?'” I recalled, looking back on those days.

Siddhant Chaturvedi’s filmography

Despite the challenges, Siddhant persevered and eventually found success in films such as Gehraiyaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Phone Bhoot, and Yudhra.

In spite of the obstacles, Siddhant overcame them and later starred in movies like Gehraiyaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Phone Bhoot, and Yudhra.

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Siddhant faced difficulties but eventually triumphed and landed roles in films such as Gehraiyaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Phone Bhoot, and Yudhra.

In the upcoming future, he will make his appearance in Dhadak 2, partnering with actress Triptii Dimri. The movie, helmed by director Shazi Iqbal, is scheduled for a release on August 2, 2025.

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2025-05-26 20:07