<p>Bollywood actor<strong> <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/past-imperfect-present-perfect-23293267" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Samir Soni</a></strong>, on Tuesday, made a strong statement about his career.</p>
<p>The actor expressed his thoughts, saying he would rather quit acting than continue playing supporting roles after over two decades in the industry.</p>
<p>Taking to his social media account, the actor shared a candid yet strong post expressing his thoughts.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;I rather &lsquo;quit&rsquo; acting&hellip; Than play a &lsquo;good&rsquo; son, brother husband, father or any other supporting role! After waiting for over 25 yrs. It&rsquo;s my time to play the lead now,&rdquo; it read.</p>
<p>The post featured a close-up picture of Samir Soni in a red T-shirt, looking intense, probably reflecting the mood of his message.</p>
<p>He also added the hashtag latenightmusings, hinting that the post came from a moment of late-night reflection.</p>
<p>Talking about Samir, the actor has been a familiar face in films and television.</p>
<p>He is known for his roles in movies like <em>Fashion</em>, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, where he shared screen space with Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Mugdha Godse.</p>
<p>He has also appeared in films such as <em><strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/samir-soni-reacts-as-internet-calls-amitabh-bachchan-real-villain-of-baghban-23615777" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Baghban</a></strong></em>, <em>Vivah</em> and <em>Student of the Year</em>, often playing impactful supporting roles, and with <em>Fashion</em> earning him appreciation.</p>
<p>On the personal front, Samir Soni is married to the 80s star of Bollywood, Neelam Kothari.</p>
<p>A popular star of the late &rsquo;80s and &rsquo;90s, Neelam had gone on to feature in several hit films like <em>Ilzaam, Love 86, Khudgarz</em> and <em>Hum Saath Saath Hain</em>, and was known for her on-screen charm and strong screen presence.</p>
<p>Her on-screen pairing with Bollywood superstar Govinda was a superhit back then. After stepping away from films, she successfully forayed into jewellery design and entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>Samir and Neelam&rsquo;s love story is one of second chances in their respective lives. Both Samir and <strong><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/neelam-kothari-samir-soni-kiss-made-in-heaven-fabulous-lives-of-bollywood-wives-23411710" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Neelam</a></strong> had earlier gone through failed marriages before finding each other.</p>
<p>The two met through common friends and gradually developed a strong bond. After dating for a few years, they got married on January 23, 2011, in an intimate ceremony.</p>
<p>The couple, after a few years, adopted a daughter, Ahana, in 2013, and often share glimpses of their family life on social media.</p>
<p>Neelam and Samir was seen together in the show <em>The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives</em>.</p>
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