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Neil Nitin Mukesh hasn’t appeared on the big screen for a really long time. The actor who was last seen in films like New York, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Shortcut Romeo and many more. In a recent interview, Neil Nitin Mukesh shared how he faced rejections due to his fair complexion. He also pointed out that how actors like Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan have been given roles where their skin tone has been darkened.
Neil Nitin Mukesh on being overlooked due to fair skintone
In a recent interview with Hindi Rush, Neil explained that he has often been sidelined due to his appearance. He said, “I agree that in a country with a population of about 140 crore, I am unique. But that doesn’t mean I don’t fit the perspective of a common man. And the problem isn’t that I’m not trying”.
Neil also pointed out how actors like Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan have been cast in roles requiring brownfacing and have been widely accepted. “Today, we can make white skin look dark, right? Technology and makeup have advanced so much that we can completely transform an actor’s face. So, give some attention to acting as well. If you believe I can act, give me an opportunity. Even if the role is of a gangster or someone else, won’t I fit that mould? Saif Ali Khan saab could do Langda Tyagi in Omkara, right? Hrithik Roshan saab broke himself free from the ‘Greek God’ mould and did Super 30, right? They can get opportunities off the ground, but here, I have to keep trying,” he added.
On the work front, the actor was last seen in Hisaab Barabar alongside R Madhavan, Rashami Desai and Kirti Kulhari.
