From Shaheer Sheikh to Dilip Joshi: Actors who revealed being OUT OF WORK for YEARS

Karan Patel's recent candid confession on being out of work for the past 6 years has sparked widespread discussion on the uncertain nature of the entertainment industry. While fans of the actor have been concerned after his recent confession, a revelation like this has not happened for the first time by a television actor. In the past too, there have been instances where actors have opened up on being out of work and how it has affected their personal lives. India Forums brings to you a list of actors, who have once been out of work and opened up on the same too.

Shaheer Sheikh:

Actor Shaheer Sheikh, who has now made a name for himself in the world of both films and television, had once opened up on being out of work after his show Navya. The actor, in a media interaction had revealed opting for 'photography' as a profession to earn his living. ''There was a big time between Navya and Mahabharat and I had switched to photography,'' Shaheer once revealed.

Reem Sameer:

A popular name, both in television and social media now, Reem Sameer had once opened up on being out of work post her stint on Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat. ''It was a break because I was genuinely not getting work,'' Reem once revealed.

Dilip Joshi:

Now one of the most well known actors on Indian Television, Dilip Joshi had once opened up on his struggle to find work. The actor revealed how, before signing Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, one of his shows went off air and it became difficult for him to find work.

Nia Sharma:

Nia Sharma described the phase of being out of work as something she would never want to relive. The actress had opened up on being out of work for almost 9 months after her first show 'Ek Hazaron Mein' happened. Nia called it a difficult time. The actress eventually landed Jamai Raja opposite Ravie Dubey.

Rohit Roy:

Made a mark for himself in both television and films, Ronit Roy had once revealed turning an 'alcoholic' due to being out of work. The actor revealed he would make 2000-3000 rupees in 2-3 months for his guest appearances on show and further revealed battling depression because of being out of work.

Maniesh Paul:

Again a popular name in both Television and Bollywood arena, Maniesh Paul had once revealed being unable to pay his rent as he was out of work. The actor revealed how his wife took care of all the expenses of their house.

Karan Patel:

Karan Patel, one of the finest actors on Indian Television, recently opened up on being out of work for the past 6 years. The actor revealed how he has not been receiving neither good nor bad roles for both OTT and television.