Mumbai: Every year a number of newcomers enter the Hindi film industry. But then most really can’t make it to the top. Some do get good roles but most fail to make a mark. There are actors started their careers as the main heroes, but they gradually faded into oblivion.
Take a look at five such actors who had the looks and potential to go to the top, but failed to do so.
Aftab Shivdasani: He started his career as a child actor in Mr. India. He also featured as the hero in Mast. Aftab Shivsadani also played crucial roles in films like Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega, Kasoor and Footpath. However, despite winning various awards, he is mostly thought of as a supporting actor.
Jugal Hansraj: He started off as a kid in the 1983 blockbuster Masoom. The cute guy also caught the eye in the Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Mohabbatein. However, since then not much has been heard about him.
Rahul Roy: Actor Rahul Roy became a superstar with his first movie Aashiqui, but then faded into oblivion as quickly as he appeared. He was last heard of when he won the TV reality show Big Boss in the first season.
Fardeen Khan: In 1998, Fardeen Khan debuted with Prem Aggan which got him the ‘Best Debutant’ Filmfare award. In the year 2000, he was seen in the thriller Jungle. He acted in a number of movies between 1998 and 2010, but really failed to make an impression.