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One flop film that destroyed their career

TOI Entertainment Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 IST
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Fardeen Khan – Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag (2007)

Fardeen had the charm — remember No Entry, Heyy Babyy, and even Jungle? But when he signed up for RGV's audacious remake of Sholay, it backfired hard. Aag was panned brutally by critics and audiences alike, earning the title of one of the worst Bollywo

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Ameesha Patel – Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage (2002)

After Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Gadar, Ameesha was considered one of the biggest breakout stars. Then came Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage, a film high on melodrama and low on logic. Her performance was criticized for being overly weepy, and the film bombed. That one misstep changed the audience’s perception — and despite some later roles, she was never taken seriously again.

3/10

Zayed Khan – Cash (2007)

Zayed had momentum post-Main Hoon Na, but Cash was a chaotic mess with flashy stunts and no soul. His performance lacked depth, and the film flopped. After that, Zayed's presence in films became negligible, and he slowly disappeared from mainstream cinema.

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Celina Jaitly – Love Has No Language (2008)

Celina, known for her glam roles in films like No Entry and Apna Sapna Money Money, tried going international with Love Has No Language. The film was neither accepted abroad nor appreciated at home. After that, she didn’t land any notable roles and moved away from the film industry.

5/10

Esha Deol – Tell Me O Kkhuda (2011)

Hema Malini pulled all the stops for her daughter’s comeback, even directing Tell Me O Kkhuda. But the story felt dated, and Esha’s performance couldn’t revive interest. The film tanked, and so did any hope for Esha’s return to stardom.

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Gracy Singh – Deshdrohi (2008) after the Lagaan high

Gracy won hearts in Lagaan and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., but she took a baffling turn with roles in Deshdrohi and other low-budget forgettables. One wrong project after another, and Bollywood moved on — leaving her talent behind.

7/10

Harman Baweja – Love Story 2050 (2008)

He was hyped as the next Hrithik Roshan (they looked uncannily similar). But Love Story 2050 was a futuristic snoozefest that flopped disastrously. Despite a few follow-ups like Victory, Harman’s career never found ground again.

8/10

Kumar Gaurav – After ‘Naam’… came flop after flop

Kumar Gaurav had a strong start with Love Story and was praised for Naam. But a streak of flops like Phool and Gang crushed any remaining momentum. He was soon overshadowed by more charismatic newcomers, and despite a few comebacks, the magic never returned.

9/10

Sneha Ullal – Aryan (2006)

Launched opposite Salman Khan in Lucky: No Time for Love, Sneha was touted as the next big thing. But Aryan, her supposed “breakout” performance, fell flat. The film was forgotten, and so was she. With no strong backing or box office pull, Sneha couldn’t sustain a career in Bollywood and faded away.

10/10

Uday Chopra – Pyaar Impossible (2010)

Uday was always riding the YRF wave, especially with the Dhoom franchise. But when he co-wrote and starred in Pyaar Impossible opposite Priyanka Chopra, audiences weren’t buying it. The film was cheesy and outdated even in 2010, and after this debacle, Uday transitioned into production and left acting for good.

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