Bollywood has witnessed several actors quitting their jobs despite having worked with many big names in the industry. And today, we are going to talk about one such actor who has featured in films with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, but these days, he is nowhere to be seen.
We are talking about actor Vishal Malhotra, who has been hosting shows for the past 25 years, appeared in films, television series, and even web shows, as well as anchored cricket programs. However, he feels that he has been primarily typecast as an anchor. Currently, he has stepped away from the limelight to focus on his entrepreneurial journey and other projects.
Malhotra made his significant debut alongside in Ishq Vishk. He then went on to appear in several films, including Salaam-E-Ishq with and . He notably gained fame for his role in Emraan Hashmi’s Jannat. Additionally, he was featured in Kaal and Happy New Year, among other projects.
Vishal was last seen in the 2017 movie Tu Hai Mera Sunday, and after that, the actor’s entrepreneurial drive inspired him to establish his own production company, dedicated to producing innovative and thought-provoking content.
He recently produced the world’s first NFT-funded film, ILM, which garnered critical acclaim from both audiences and industry professionals.
The actor in an old chat with Hindustan Times mentioned that his goal as an actor has been to work across all formats, whether in films, serials, OTT platforms, or live shows.
He emphasized the importance of balancing these opportunities and selecting the best ones available. He acknowledged that getting typecast is a common issue but believes it is ultimately up to actors to give their best in every role they take on.
He elaborated that sometimes, performing well in one’s job can lead to being pigeonholed. After Ishq Vishk, he received over 30 offers for roles similar to Mambo, the character he portrayed in the film.
He noted that while iconic roles bring recognition and awards, they often lead to typecasting, which can confine an actor to a specific category.