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Meet actor whose mother worked as domestic help, father sold coconuts, now a star, worked with Salman Khan, Rani Mukherjee, his name is...
In the world of glitz and glamour, there are various actors who transitioned from rags to riches. Though their journey was not easy, they never lost the grit and determination to pursue their dreams. From Nawazuddin Siddiqui to Thalaiva Rajinikanth, many actors in Indian cinema started their lives doing odd jobs and eventually reached the pinnacle of success. Today, we will discuss one of those actors who faced many hardships in his life, but never gave up! Result? This actor, because of his work, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The actor we are talking about started his journey in the TV industry. His silver screen appearances made him a known face, and later, he made his Bollywood debut in 2019 with Rani Mukerji's film Mardaani 2. The movie was a game changer for him and since then, he never looked back! We are talking about none other than Vishal Jethwa. Mardaani 2, which was the sequel to Rani Mukerji's Mardaani, featured Vishal and his character stole the show as the villain in the film. However, post that, Vishal never looked back. While growing up, life was not easy for Vishal. His father used to sell coconuts. The actor lost his father at the age of 14 and was raised by a single mother, who once worked as a domestic help. In an interview, Vishal revealed that his mother used to wash utensils and mop floors at other people's houses. However, Vishal and his family's condition improved when he landed the lead role of Akbar on Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap in 2013. Vishal started his journey with TV and then in 2019, he featured in Mardaani 2. He also played Kajol's on-screen son and the titular character in the 2022 film Salaam Venky. Recently, Vishal made his stellar debut at the Cannes Film Festival when he walked the red carpet. His film Homebound premiered at the film festival. The movie also features Ishaan Khatter.
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19-05-2025
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Meet actor who started as background dancer, made name in television, debuted in films as deadly villain, worked with Salman Khan, and is now set for Cannes Film Festival
The actor we're talking about in this piece started as a background dancer. Then, this person went to make a name in the television industry. He debuted in Bollywood as a deadly villain. He has worked in several films, including one alongside Salman Khan. He is now gearing up to make his debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Can you guess the name? It's Vishal Jethwa. Vishal Jethwa was a background dancer on the reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. He has worked in various television serials like Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Peshwa Bajirao, and more. In 2019, Vishal made his Bollywood debut in Mardaani 2 as the main antagonist. The action thriller backed by Yash Raj Films starred Rani Mukerji in the lead role. He was also seen in Salaam Venky alongside Kajol and IB71 with Vidyut Jammwal. The actor played the role of Hasaan Ali in Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's 2023 film Tiger 3. In a proud moment for Vishal, his next movie, Homebound, has been selected in the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The Neeraj Ghaywan film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. It is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese is part of the team as executive producer. The team has already jetted off to the French Riviera to grace the world premiere of their film on May 21, 2025. Earlier, Vishal Jethwa expressed his happiness about the achievement in a special post. He shared, 'A moment where Indian cinema takes over the world. We are honoured to announce that #Homebound makes its way to the official selection at the 78th edition of the Festival De Cannes in the 'Un Certain Regard' category. Our hearts are full and we can't wait to show you all this journey on the big screens!' Talking about his social media presence, Vishal has an active Instagram account where he posts regular updates from his personal and professional life. He enjoys a following of over 428K on the platform.
