Archive · 30 Nov 2025
Suneel Darshan on Akshay Kumar’s Struggles
Akshay Kumar, who is now a very successful actor, had a tough time early in his career.
During the filming of Jaanwar, director Suneel Darshan shared that Akshay was rejected and called 'garbage' by big producers.
Movies like Dhadkan and Hera Pheri were put on hold because his films were not doing well.
Akshay was very close to Suneel during this time and was upset by the criticism.
Suneel Darshan helped Akshay by boosting his morale and promoting Jaanwar, which became a turning point in Akshay's career.
Today, Akshay Kumar is one of the most bankable actors in Bollywood with several upcoming projects.
Akshay Kumar faced criticism and rejection early in his career.
Producers called him 'kachra' (garbage) during a phase of consecutive flops.
Movies like Dhadkan and Hera Pheri were put on hold.
Suneel Darshan recalled Akshay's struggles during the Jaanwar shoot and how he came to his office in tears.
Jaanwar became a turning point in Akshay Kumar's career, leading to his successful journey in Bollywood.
- Who
- Akshay Kumar, Suneel Darshan
- What
- Akshay Kumar's early career struggles and criticism from producers
- When
- During the shoot of Jaanwar
- Where
- Bollywood film industry
- Why
- Producers considered Akshay Kumar's films unsuccessful at the time
- Actor
- Akshay Kumar
- Director
- Suneel Darshan
- Movies Mentioned
- Jaanwar, Dhadkan, Hera Pheri
- Criticism Received
- Called 'kachra' (garbage) by producers
- Career Phase
- Early career struggles
- Turning Point Film
- Jaanwar
- Upcoming Projects
- Welcome to the Jungle, Hera Pheri 3, Bhoot Bangla, Haiwaan
Sources
Suneel Darshan recalls producers calling Akshay Kumar ‘kachra’, putting Dhadkan, Hera Pheri on hold: ‘He was in tears…’
Director Suneel Darshan Says Filmmakers Once Called Akshay Kumar "Kachra": "Dhadkan Was Put On Hold, Hera Pheri Had Gotten Shelved"
Director Suneel Darshan recalls the tough phase in Akshay Kumar's career; 'Akshay came to my office in tears'
