Bollywood stars who turned failure into fame after a flop debut

May 5, 2025

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Amitabh Bachchan

Despite early flops like "Saat Hindustani," Amitabh Bachchan rose to become a legendary figure with films like "Zanjeer."

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Ranbir Kapoor

Following a less than stellar debut with "Saawariya," Ranbir Kapoor established himself as a versatile actor with films like "Rockstar."

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Akshay Kumar

Starting with "Saugandh," Akshay Kumar overcame initial setbacks to become one of Bollywood's most bankable stars.

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Ranveer Singh

Despite some initial struggles and films like "Ladies vs Ricky Bahl" not being huge hits, Ranveer Singh's dedication and talent propelled him to become a respected actor.

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Salman Khan

Despite his debut film "Biwi Ho To Aisi" not gaining much traction, Salman Khan became one of Bollywood's biggest stars.

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Shraddha Kapoor

Following her debut with "Teen Patti" that didn't do too well at the box office, Shraddha Kapoor found success in films like "Aashiqui 2."

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Kareena Kapoor

Though "Refugee" didn't perform well, Kareena Kapoor Khan became a prominent actress in Bollywood.

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Madhuri Dixit

Despite her debut film, "Abodh," not being a success, Madhuri Dixit became one of Bollywood's most iconic actresses.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

After "Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya," Aishwarya Rai Bachchan rose to international fame and became a leading actress.

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Aditya Roy Kapoor

After "London Dreams" failed, Aditya Roy Kapoor gained great popularity with "Aashiqui 2."

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