Charting new territories, conquering new grounds - isn't that what an exciting life is all about? At least that's what these singers were thinking when they decided to give a new direction to their career and venture into acting. Putting it mildly, the big bang all of them were hoping for turned out to be a major floppy fizz.
1. Sonu Nigam
To be honest, Sonu Nigam started out as a child actor - playing bit roles in Bollywood movies in the early 80s. However, everything was forgotten - and he completely started out afresh when he began singing some of the most melodious tunes in the late 90s and thereafter. And then came 'Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani' in 2002. The lesser said, the better.
2. Lucky Ali
Another young actor, Lucky Ali appeared in a number of films in the 70s. However, our earliest recollections of this guy were his amazing music albums with his soulful voice bringing each and every song to life. He stepped into Bollywood as an actor with 'Sur' (2002), and 'Kaante' the same year. While these two movies were average, the next couple of films he starred in were absolute nonentities.
3. Abhijeet Sawant
The first Indian Idol winner, Abhijeet Sawant became a household name in 2005. But it was a short-lived fame for him - and he was probably clutching at straws when he starred as the lead in the forgettable 2008 film 'Lottery'.
4. Mika Singh
Mika Singh tired of his successful career as a singer and also decided to put on his acting cap. First came a Punjabi film called 'Mitti' in 2010, and the next year a typical flopBollywood comedy caper with a seemingly-funny-but-so-irritating-cast called 'Loot'. No director has signed Mika Singh since.
5. Sukhwinder Singh
Sukhwinder Singh was not that lucky. That he is a great playback singer is an established fact. However, his acting leaves much to be desired. He has been seen in bit roles in a couple of movies including 'Rakhta Charitra' - but his lead role in 'Kuchh Kariye' (2010) was an absolute disaster.
6. Aditya Narayan
When Aditya Narayan followed in his father's footsteps and became a singer, it was all well and good. Given his good looks and boyish charm, Vikram Bhatt signed him up for his 2010 horror flick 'Shaapit'. The boy even snagged a Best Male Debut nomination at the Zee Cine Awards. However, his effect on the audiences and the rest of the Bollywood fraternity was as forgetful as the movie itself - and he has not been seen in any more movies after that.
7. Himesh Reshammiya
In the next Golden Kela Awards, we are sure Himesh Reshammiya will take away the 'Why Are You Still Trying' Award. He does not seem to realize that all his popularity stems from his nasal singing skills - and not his acting performance. He lost his hats, grew hair, straightened it, lost some weight, put on newer hats - and continues to make films through it all. From 'Aap Kaa Surroor - The Real Luv Story' to 'The Xpose', the man continues to hammer on.
8. Yo Yo Honey Singh
The latest entrant to this club is Yo Yo Honey Singh - playing a supposedly Pran-like negative role in the upcoming 'The Xpose' and making his fans feel embarrassed on his behalf. While the rest of us cannot wait to see if our predictions about the movie, along with these singer-turned-actors, falling flat on its face comes true - the fans are probably still hoping for a miracle.
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