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From auditions to rejections: Celebs decode survival in Bollywood

The spotlight only tells half the story. For every red carpet appearance, film credit or viral music video, there are dozens of auditions that never convert, roles that slip away without explanation, and internal battles no one sees. In candid conversations with ETimes, actor Alankrita Sahai, actor Naira Shah, and casting director-actor Piyush Raina open up about what it truly takes to survive and grow in Bollywood.

25 Feb 2026 4:00 am