Updated On: 20 October, 2025 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lakshya, star of The Bads of Bollywood, revealed he once turned down a Rs 25,000-a-day TV job to pursue his film dreams. Despite early setbacks and shelved projects, his perseverance led to success with Kill and Aryan Khan’s directorial debut

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Actor Lakshya has tasted fame and appreciation with his performances in his first two films — Kill and The Ba**ds of Bollywood.* However, his journey before his debut wasn’t smooth. The actor, who began his career on television, gained popularity with Porus. After the show ended, he started auditioning for films and eventually signed a three-film deal with Karan Johar. However, two out of the three films were shelved after their announcements.
In a recent podcast with Raj Shamani, Lakshya spoke about how he dealt with that difficult phase when his films Dostana 2 and Bedhadak got shelved. He shared that when his films got shelved, he didn’t blame himself or others. Instead, he kept working on his craft — focusing on voice training, workouts, film-watching, and scene readings.