‘Being A Sardar Has Sometimes Cost Me Roles In Bollywood’, Says Manjot Singh By Karan Nanda 10 Jul 2019 | Updated On 10 Jul 2019 17:34 IST in Entertainment News New Update Advertisment Fukrey actor Manjot Singh says being a sardar has sometimes cost him roles in Bollywood. The actor, who broke out with Dibakar Banerjee’s Oye Lucky Lucky Oye, feels sad to be pigeon-holed into funny roles. “I was rejected because I was a sardar. It is believed that if one wears a turban, one can’t do serious stuff on screen - be it action or drama. I feel extremely hurt as there is a perception that those who wear turban can only make people laugh,” Manjot told PTI in an interview. Manjot believes it is filmmakers inability to imagine that has led to the stereotyping of actors like him. “Even we do action sequences, fall in love and get hurt, but people feel that they will take a sardar only when the script demands. I’m trying to break that perception. I feel filmmakers have made this stereotype and only they can break it. But things are better today,” he added. This year, Manjot had a special appearance in Student of the Year 2 and is awaiting the release of Dream Girl, slated to arrive in theatres on September 13.The actor said he is happy the way his career is shaping up. #manjot-singh #fukrey Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now Advertisment Stay updated with the latest news headlines. Follow us: Related Articles Advertisment Advertisment Latest Stories Advertisment Read the Next Article