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Originally posted by: MrsKhan

I didnt watch O Teri but I know this Bilal Amrohi. Ranveer was well known to the casting director of YRF. Isnt that more than enough than being any starkid?

Talking of outsiders and insiders it was funny to read this article about Sid Mallaya. This guy is probably is more loaded(even today) than majority of BW celebs put together. Yet he chooses to do supporting roles in web series and feels happy sharing screen space with some bigger stars. While people like Ranveer get movies financed with 10crs which would be peanuts for someone like Sid.

Move it like Mallya: Sidhartha talks about his upcoming movie

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PublishedJul 8, 2016, 12:00 am IST

UpdatedJul 8, 2016, 12:12 am IST

Sidhartha Mallya talks about his upcoming movie, getting rejected, and his passion for acting.

Sidhartha Mallya

The son of an industrialist opts to become a movie actor. So, he steps out of his plush comfort zone and prepares himself for rejection and ridicule. Sidhartha Mallya's persistence has paid off.

In his debut flick, Brahman Naman, which releases on Friday, he plays the good-looking antagonist Ronnie, who is a rival of the lead character, Naman.

Ronnie is a cricketer, who attracts girls easily, much to Naman's dismay. Is this an extension of his real life persona? "Not at all. Remember the movie is set in the '80s. But it's a decent supporting role," he says.

Why would Vijay Mallya's son opt for a small part, when he can easily fund a lavish launch? "I believe it is important to do a supporting role and work your way up as opposed to being launched as a lead star, like it happens in Bollywood," reasons Sid, in a telephonic interview from London.

Sid's journey into the fascinating but unstable celluloid world began three years back. He left his dad's business and relocated to LA to pursue his dream career.

"I realised that I was not cut out for a corporate role, where I sit on my chair for eight hours and make decisions. I always wanted to act and have participated in plays in my school days," he says.

Sid enrolled himself for a master's programme at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He shares his alma mater with icons like Laurence Olivier and Judy Dench amongst others

The 28-year-old confesses that contrary to expectations, his journey so far has not been a cakewalk. "In America, the surname Mallya doesn't ring a bell. Maybe in London, people may know me better. So it may open a few doors as people may have seen my pictures and feel I suit a certain part. So they call me for an audition. But that doesn't really matter. I have gone through my share of struggles, going for audition after audition and getting
rejected," he adds.

Unlike the general perception, of a rich, spoilt brat, Sid insists he has had a normal upbringing. "I was sent to a boarding school at the age of 10 and things were never given to me on a platter. Unlike in India, where people in their 50s live with their parents, I'm used to living on my own and handling my life," says Sid, who has even done a small role in The Home-coming. "I got to act opposite Lauren Bowles I was just happy to share screen space with her."

Originally posted by: zara321

If Ranveer wants to call himself an outsider then he has his own reasons, maybe becuase he didn't receive the same support as others, I don't know, but at the end of the day he has proved he is here to stay and that he is talented, that's Wat matters, it doesn't matter if they knew people or not

Originally posted by: yamyam

I have inside sources too... Actually I work as a waitress in all the parties of Mannat whenever one is thrown, which is quite often, might I add😆

Originally posted by: blue-ice

Please send me all juicy details in a PM

Originally posted by: Lilac_N_Maple

Not free but easy.
Only Ranveer has such luxury to be known as a struggler even after being filthy rich and actor's relatives. 😆
It's okay. Lets agree to disagree.

Originally posted by: Justmoi

@Bold

I do not know if Ranveer struggled, but being a Kapoor (BW's first family supposedly) did not save Karishma from the casting couch. She had to face horrendous things just to get a career going. Bebo did not face the same and has spoken about it. So being rich or being the third generation from an established BW family does not mean people cannot exploit you.

Originally posted by: turqoisedress

Don't be surprised. This 'outsider' knew many many people in BW before he made his debut.