Dealing With Flops
Suniel Shetty reflected on early setbacks, revealing that his film Aarzoo was shelved due to issues between the producer and director, calling it a “big blow” as a newcomer.
Instead of stress, he treated failures as an “acting academy,” learning from every experience.
He noted that today’s generation often feels pressured and speaks openly about depression, whereas he chose to remain positive.
Having acted in 120–130 films, he admitted nearly 50% may not have worked at the box office.
He emphasized self-reflection: actors must ask whether they are repeating content or failing to evolve.
According to him, expressing disappointment is natural—but mental strength lies in reducing how long you dwell on failure.
🔹 “Box office Is Just a Number.”
Shetty believes his continued relevance comes from mindset, not collections.
He said box office figures are “just numbers,” while humanity and sincerity define a meaningful journey.
He maintained that being true to his work and people matters more than commercial success.
🔹 comedy & Hera Pheri
Calling comedy extremely challenging, Shetty said making people laugh requires sincerity and soul.
As a “poker-face actor,” he depends heavily on a strong script, director, and co-actors.
He described comedy performances like Hera Pheri as among the toughest in his career.
🔹 On His Role in Dhadkan
Shetty questioned why his character was labeled negatively.
He argued that loving someone deeply does not make a character villainous.
Despite debates, he accepted it as his first award and a milestone.
🔹 Most Inspiring Role – Border
Shetty called Border the most inspiring role of his career.
He described the shoot as physically and emotionally demanding.
🔹 OTT & Memes
He views OTT platforms as opportunities that financially support cinema and bring fresh talent.
On memes, he said they keep actors and films alive—when used positively.
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