Bollywood is full of actors who gained fame quickly, only to see their careers decline. This article explores the journey of an actress who experienced overnight stardom but later faced numerous failures. She worked with many leading actors of her time.
Among the stars she collaborated with was Sanjay Dutt. They co-starred in the film ‘Kurukshetra,’ released in 2000 and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. She played the female lead opposite Dutt in the film.
Prior to entering films, the actress was a model. Her debut film, ‘Pardes,’ released in 1997, earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut, making her an instant star. Despite this early success, her career took a downturn after a few films. ‘Pyar Koi Khel Nahin,’ ‘Kurukshetra,’ ‘Khiladi 420,’ ‘Dil Hai Tumhaara,’ and ‘Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar’ all failed to do well at the box office. Beyond professional setbacks, a significant personal event would also reshape her life.
She was involved in an accident during the filming of ‘Dil Kya Kare.’ In an interview, she disclosed that 67 pieces of glass had to be extracted from her face. This incident altered her appearance, but the industry remained largely unaware of it for several years.