By Neha Yadav
Published Jul 26, 2024

Hindustan Times
Entertainment

Ananya Panday, Junaid Khan, more star kids rejected after auditions

From Chunky Panday's daughter Ananya Panday to Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan, here are some star kids who were rejected after auditioning for films at the beginning of their careers. 

Ananya Panday

Chunky Panday's daughter Ananya Panday began her journey with Dharma Production's Student of the Year 2 in 2019. The actor was rejected for not being able to sing, as required by the makers.

Varun Dhawan

Filmmaker David Dhawan's son Varun Dhawan also made his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's directorial Student of the Year in 2012. Varun was rejected for Life of Pi (2012) and Dhobi Ghat (2010).

Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut with Dhadak in 2018. Janhvi revealed that she was rejected for a film being produced by Karan Johar back when she used to give auditions within Dharma Productions.

Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor began her Bollywood acting career with Teen Patti in 2010. The actor auditioned for a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film but couldn't get the part.

Junaid Khan

Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan stunned the audience with his performance in Maharaj. Junaid auditioned for his dad's last release Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) but could not make it.