Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Actor Vishal Malhotra's Unconventional Career Shift
Vishal Malhotra, who acted in Bollywood movies like 'Ishq Vishk', left acting due to lack of good roles.
He then became an entrepreneur, selling toilet paper and creating NFTs to make a living.
His story shows that even famous actors can face tough times in the movie industry.
Vishal Malhotra debuted in Bollywood with 'Ishq Vishk' alongside Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao
He left acting due to lack of substantial roles and became an entrepreneur
Malhotra shared his journey at a TEDx event, including his first big break as the face of Disney in India
He later ventured into selling toilet paper and creating NFTs to survive tough times
Malhotra's story highlights the struggles of actors in Bollywood beyond the limelight
- Who
- Vishal Malhotra
- What
- Shared his unconventional career journey in Bollywood and entrepreneurship
- When
- At a TEDx event
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To inspire and share his experiences
Actors' Rights
Industry Norms
Role Selection
Actors' Rights
Actors should have the right to choose roles that suit their career growth
Industry Norms
Filmmakers have creative control over casting decisions
- First big break
- Becoming the face of Disney in India
- Bollywood debut
- Ishq Vishk (2003)
- Reason for leaving acting
- Lack of substantial roles
- Entrepreneurial ventures
- Selling toilet paper, creating NFTs
- Event
- TEDx