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‘I was so upset and disappointed’: Suhana Khan reveals she cried alone in her room after school play rejection in the UK; why setbacks hurt so deeply

January 16, 2026 6:24 pm

A school audition rejection left Suhana Khan unexpectedly heartbroken and helped her understand that her desire to act came from passion, not pressure. An expert explains why rejection can feel so personal and how it shapes our identity and goals.

'I would go to bed crying, but then the next day...': Vidya Balan opens up about the darkest period of her career

December 14, 2025 4:57 pm

Rejection stings. Whether it’s a job application, a creative pursuit, or even a romantic approach; being told “no” can be discouraging.

Sara Ali Khan on getting rejected from Oxford

'I got rejected from Oxford; thought the world was going to end that day': Sara Ali Khan shares her 'dream school' rejection story

November 01, 2025 6:39 pm

"If you knew me at all, you would understand why I was much happier in New York City, than I would have been in Oxford," shared the Kedarnath actor.

Bobby Deol on battling failure: 'Mere roles baaki actor cheen lete the...alcohol was my only resort'

October 12, 2025 7:13 am

"Maybe because I didn't see the hardships that my father went through," the actor shared.

Chef Saransh Goila talks about his engagement, wedding plans and his journey so far

Chef Saransh Goila on his wedding menu, philosophy of celebrating Indian food: ‘Anything with bitter gourd would not show up…’

September 23, 2025 4:26 pm

From Sindhi kadhi to butter chicken, Chef Saransh continues to balance tradition with innovation in his culinary journey.

What Aadar Jain’s career setbacks teach us about staying motivated after rejection: ‘I am Raj Kapoor's grandson, but that doesn't allow me to get 50 films a year’

August 18, 2025 5:31 pm

He added, “Unfortunately, in that sense, I've not been a product of nepotism”

Asha Bhosle on her early days when she and Kishore Kumar faced rejection

‘Villain baitha hai dekh’: Asha Bhosle on when she and Kishore Kumar were dismissed from a studio after recordist heard them singing; why rejection feels personal

July 17, 2025 2:43 pm

Asha Bhosle remembers Kishore Kumar’s words after being turned away

After visa issues steal Uorfi Javed's Cannes 2025 dream, she calls upon netizens to share their 'rejection stories': 'I ain’t stopping...'

May 15, 2025 9:59 am

Uorfi Javed's emotional Instagram post was accompanied by an inspiring caption: "Rejections don’t define you. It’s what you make out of that situation. Guys let’s all share our rejection stories and inspire others."