This actress was once rejected for her good look, but she never gave. She also shared screen with Shah Rukh Khan. Her name is…
Published: November 8, 2025 5:12 PM IST
There are many actresses in the Bollywood industry who do not come from any film background. Despite that, they made it big in the industry, and one such name is Kriti Sanon. As an outsider, Kriti today is a big name in B-town. While today Kriti is hailed as one of the most versatile actors, her journey was never easy. Did you know that she was once rejected for a role? While this may bring thoughts to mind that her rejection might have come due to not being up to the mark in the audition, the real reason behind the rejection was her ‘good looks!’ Yes, read here to know more.
Kriti Sanon’s Early Life
Before stepping into films, Kriti Sanon was an engineering student in Delhi with ambitions that went far beyond textbooks.
She made her Bollywood debut opposite Tiger Shroff in Heropanti (2014), where her refreshing charm and confident screen presence instantly drew attention — and the rest, as they say, is history.
Over the years, she did movies like Bareilly Ki Barfi, Luka Chuppi, and Housefull 4. In all these films, Kriti was never stereotyped. Each of her roles had fresh emotions. Indeed, Kriti has stunned audiences with her charm and become one of the most bankable actresses of her generation.
Kriti Sanon’s National Award
In 2021, Kriti did a film called Mimi. The movie stole hearts. From Sanon’s emotions to her powerful presence on screen, the actress left no stone unturned in keeping the viewers glued to their seats.
Her portrayal as Mimi not only earned her praises but also the prestigious National Film Award, solidifying her place among India’s finest actors.
Kriti has also shared the screen with Shah Rukh Khan in the movie Dilwale, released in 2015.
Kriti Was Rejected for ‘Good Looks’
During an interview with HT Digital, Kriti recalled crying during her struggling days. She said, “There were days when I was annoyed and irritated. On some days, I used to cry because there was nothing to keep me busy. There were also times when I met a few people who told me that something was not right about me — someone told me, ‘You’re too good-looking.’
‘There has to be some sort of imperfection in you to look real on screen.’ I think I did feel low, but at the same time, I did have people who believed in me a lot. That’s what you need. I think that gave me a little more confidence,” she added.
Meanwhile, coming to Kriti’s work front, she will soon entertain audiences with her upcoming Tere Ishk Mein alongside Dhanush.
