From Star to Scar: Darsheel Speaks on Being Left ‘Zameen Par’ by Bollywood

Darsheel Safary, who won millions of hearts playing his character Ishaan in Taare Zameen Par, finally broke his silence regarding the emotional burden of not getting support from the industry after his debut role. Even though the film was a box office hit and received critical appreciation, Darsheel confesses that he couldn't get mentorship and grand opportunities in Bollywood and was lonely in his early days.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Post-Debut Struggles: Darsheel disclosed that after the massive success of Taare Zameen Par, he had expected suggestions and offers from the industry, but was met with silence and missed opportunities.

 

Emotional Meaningfulness: Lack of support left him "emotionally drained," questioning whether he had any place in the business and plagued by self-doubt.

 

Industry Insight: The Darsheel case highlights Bollywood's neglect of young stars once they are famous, which also calls into question the nurturing nature of the industry.

 

Resilience: In spite of failures, Darsheel has gone on to act in a few projects and is enthusiastic about his work, hoping the industry improves to help upcoming artists more.

 

Prospects: Darsheel's candid comments can precipitate belated debate on mentorship and sustained development in Bollywood. With the public and industry observers watching, the industry can see a shift towards more transparent and supportive ways of nurturing young talent.

 

Sources: Hindustan Times, Indian Express