Kriti Sanon has candidly explained the struggles he faced while making his mark in Bollywood and his self-doubts as a defenseless outsider in the industry. Amid ongoing conversations about nepotism and the uneven playing field in Hindi cinema, the actor looks back on the challenges he faced before breakthrough projects like ‘Mimi’ brought him critical acclaim and box office acclaim.
Kriti Sanon fighting for a place in Bollywood
Speaking to GQ, Kriti reflected on the early days of her career, admitting that the journey to where she is today was an easy one. Although he is recognized today for his powerful screen presence and a number of hit films, getting there required patience during some very frustrating times. Elaborating on how it felt to navigate the industry without film roots, Kritik shared, “Before Mimi, I went through phases of frustration… I wanted to do more, knowing I was capable of more, but lacked the opportunity. The roles I approached so much that eventually went to child stars was something that was out of my control. If you don’t come from a film background, there’s a lot of uncertainty you have to deal with. It has been a process of gradual growth, with me taking risks and deliberately making more choices. I won all the opportunities; nothing was given to me.”
Kriti Sanon in the “nothing was going” phase
Kriti also spoke about a time in her career when things didn’t go well. Several of the films he made did not perform as he had hoped, and he admitted that some of his decisions were wrong, leaving him feeling lost professionally, in his words, “nothing was working”. But instead of seeing those years as a waste, he said they helped him figure out what kind of films and roles he really wanted.
Kudos to Kriti Sanon for being her greatest teacher
When talking about failure, Kriti kept it real. He said the setbacks taught him more than his success ever could. Those hard times forced him to pause, think and return to a clearer mind. The actress felt she really grew as an actor during those low phases, becoming more aware, more careful with her choices and more sure of who she is as a performer.
Kriti Sanon Next: With ‘Cocktail 2’ Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna
On the professional front, Kriti has lined up an exciting release – ‘Cocktail 2’, starring Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The film will hit theaters on June 19.
