Siddhant Chaturvedi, now recognised for an easy-going screen presence, has revealed a harsh early setback. While discussing promotions for Do Deewane Seher Mein, Siddhant shared that a major film once dropped him because of curly hair, leaving a lasting emotional bruise despite having cleared several stages of auditions.
The actor linked that memory to Do Deewane Seher Mein, where the lead is rejected in an arranged marriage because of a lisp. Asked if life had ever dismissed Siddhant over something so superficial, Siddhant replied that it had, recalling a painful casting experience from the period after leaving a Chartered Accountancy career.
Siddhant Chaturvedi on his early rejection experiences
Siddhant explained that a big project had shortlisted Siddhant soon after that professional shift. Siddhant attended months of acting workshops, received strong notes from the director and casting director, and trusted that the role was almost fixed. The shock came when the producer finally viewed Siddhant’s test and refused to go ahead.
The feedback stunned Siddhant. The reason, Siddhant said, was summed up in one blunt line: “Curly baal wale hero nahi bante.” Siddhant tried to adjust to perceived expectations within the Hindi film industry. Hoping that appearance might be the only barrier, Siddhant straightened hair and went back, determined to change the earlier impression.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Workshops | Months of training with positive feedback |
| First rejection | Producer objects to curly hair |
| Second rejection | Hair considered too straight |
Siddhant Chaturvedi on body-shaming and appearance
The changed look did not help. At the next audition Siddhant was told, “Zyada straight ho gaye hain baal,” and then heard, “I kept wondering, what is this criterion to reject someone?” The opposite complaint deepened Siddhant’s confusion. Siddhant felt hurt that appearance seemed more important than months of work and preparation.
The double rejection hit Siddhant hard. “I went home and shaved my head. I was so sad. That stayed with me for a long time,” Siddhant said, noting that the choice hurt more because Siddhant’s mother liked the natural curls. For Siddhant, the incident also revealed how men face body-shaming and rigid hero stereotypes.
Years later, Siddhant has embraced the same curls that once cost an important break. While looking at the poster of Do Deewane Seher Mein, Siddhant pointed proudly towards the artwork and said, “Look at it now-it’s right there in the centre. And I’m happy with that.” The hairstyle now sits openly at the forefront.
Siddhant’s story mirrors the theme of Do Deewane Seher Mein, where shallow reasons decide acceptance and rejection. The journey from an abandoned CA path to attention after Gully Boy shows the pressure actors face over appearance. For Siddhant, the features that earlier blocked opportunity now appear unedited on a film poster.