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 Getting a break in Bollywood is never easy for television actors. Their struggle
doesn’t end even after bagging a film. If the film flops, you’re doomed, but
even if it succeeds, there’s no guarantee that it will smooth sailing
thereafter. On the contrary, it might only get worse.
Rajeev Khandelwal, a.k.a Sujal of Kahiin Toh Hoga, achieved success
with his
maiden film Aamir. That opened new opportunities for him, but
unfortunately,
most of his upcoming projects are now either being shelved or are
shrouded under
clouds of uncertainty.
Khandelwal had shot for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Chenab Gandhi, John
Owen’s
Peter Gaya Kaam Se’ and Vikram Tuli’s Mera Naam Joker. Producer Sanjay
Leela
Bhansali and director Vibhu differed over the choice of Rajeev. The
latter
wasn’t keen on taking Rajeev in the film. Both Joker and Peter Gaya Kaam
Se are
stuck in post-production stage. The actor had also signed director
Tanuja
Chandra’s film that was to be produced by Maverick production. Sadly,
that
project got shelved. He was also going to be part of the film Return
Gift, but
that project might just get shelved after the passing away of director
Saurbah
Narang.
“Few of his films have been scrapped while some are caught in post
production
hurdle - that's as good as being shelved. The problem that TV actors
face is not
a lack of talent but the not too many producers are willing to put money
on
them. Rajeev is said to be frustrated at the way things are turning out.
TV
producers are ready to welcome him back but the actor isn’t keen now.
“In the
end, he may not be left with any option but to return to TV,” an
industry
insider said.
Khandelwal remained unavailable for comment. If his films don’t
materialize,
then Mr.Khandelwal will have to face the truth. Or should we say, ‘Sach
ka
Saamna’!
Mayur Lookhar/Sampurn Wire
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