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Rajniesh Duggal on Losing Priyanka Chopra Film Over Newcomer Tag

Actor Rajniesh Duggal recalled missing a chance to work with Priyanka Chopra in the film 'Yakeen'. He was initially signed but later removed from the project. He was told at 2 AM that Priyanka didn't want to work with a newcomer. The incident led him to vow never to refuse working with newcomers.

Key Points: Rajniesh Duggal Nearly Worked With Priyanka Chopra

  • Rajniesh Duggal was nearly cast in 'Yakeen' with Priyanka Chopra
  • He was dropped because Priyanka allegedly didn't want a newcomer
  • The call came at 2 AM informing him of the decision
  • He decided never to refuse working with a newcomer
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Rajniesh Duggal recalls how he was almost about to work with Priyanka Chopra

Rajniesh Duggal recalls being dropped from 'Yakeen' opposite Priyanka Chopra because she allegedly didn't want to work with a newcomer.

"I was called at 2 o'clock in the night, and I was told that there is a problem... she doesn't want to work with a newcomer. - Rajniesh Duggal"

Mumbai, May 03

Actor Rajniesh Duggal recalled how he missed the opportunity to work with Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra.

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Rajniesh recalled that he was almost signed to do Priyanka Chopra starrer "Yakeen". However, for some reason, he was later removed from the project.

He shared that he was told Priyanka does not wish to work with a newcomer.

He was asked, "There are times when actors are hesitant to work with newcomers. Has anything like this happened to you?"

Sharing the incident in his own words, Rajniesh recalled, "There was one instance in the beginning of my career, which was for a film called 'Yakeen and at that time I was signed to do the film with Priyanka Chopra. I was brand new in the industry at the time. I was doing an acting course. She was already a big name in the sense that she was doing a film with Salman Sir (Salman Khan), with Akshay Kumar. See, So with all due respect, I don't even know whether it was her call, or her manager's call, or the overall people involved in the project, but, I was called at 2 o'clock in the night, and I was told that there is a problem in the film and the problem is that, she (Priyanka Chopra) doesn't want to work with a newcomer."

"So, that was one instance. Besides that, it's never happened. This was way back. I think, probably, I had never even faced the camera till then", he added.

Learning from the incident, Rajniesh decided to never refuse to work with a newcomer.

"However, after that, I made a decision that I will never refuse to work with a newcomer, and I have stuck to it. I am very open to working with newcomers," he concluded.

- IANS

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Priya S
Classic Bollywood politics right there! Stars think they're too big to work with newcomers. But look at Rajniesh now - he's built a decent career and maintained his dignity. Priyanka should have given him a chance, but I guess that's how the industry works. Karma has its ways though. ✨
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Siddharth J
We don't know the full story, could be the manager's decision or production house politics. But calling at 2 AM to remove him from the project seems unprofessional. Rajniesh handled it well though. Also, Priyanka has worked with newcomers later, so maybe she wasn't involved directly.
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Riya H
Bollywood nepotism and star power at its peak! This is why many newcomers struggle. Rajniesh's decision to support newcomers is commendable. Priyanka is a brilliant actress but this incident shows how the industry treats aspiring talent. Glad he didn't let it break him. 🌟
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Aman W
Honestly, it's a bit rich coming from Rajniesh who also benefited from his good looks and modeling background. But I respect his decision to not repeat the same mistake. Bollywood needs more people who are willing to give newcomers a fair shot instead of pulling the ladder up.
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Manisha T
This is such a common story in our film industry. Even today, many newcomers face rejection because established stars don't want to share screen space with unknown faces. Rajniesh's story is a reminder that even rejection can shape a person's character for the better. 🤞

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