Avinash Wadhawan : 'I was ahead of Akshay Kumar in 1990's and I refused Shah Rukh Khan's....!'

In an exclusive chat with 90's actor and model Avinash Wadhawan, he speaks about how he quit his MBA degree to become a model and an actor.
He opens up on doing films back-to-back and also reflects on the films he lost out to due to his personal life problems.
He also reveals how he was ahead of Akshay Kumar in 1990's and why he didn't want to do TV.
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[@sumikh1763]

Yash chopra incident proved that “Ju tumharay naseeb mai nahi Wo koi tum ko nahi dey Sakta”

[@jaydipdas4852]

And vice versa..

[@Awakenedlamba]

After watching this interview of Avinash, I remembered Akshay Kumar's statement, "There were more handsome and talented actors in the industry than me, but their luck was not as good as mine! In this industry, 70% luck and 30% hard work is required."

[@RoNसिंह]

Sach kaha ussey bhi handsome lag rha hai jabki unke paas sab kuch hai

[@BonBonShrimp]

While the general sentiment of his comment is true, AK is being humble here. He was arguably the most handsome actor of the 90s and 00s (barring maybe Salman). He was very talented and versatile also.

[@daydreamerchannel]

True ​@@BonBonShrimp

[@Kaatil56]

​@@BonBonShrimppura ramayan likh na de re tor dadi ke thelo

[@kausarinamdar4793]

What type hard work he do He was not doing any hard work

[@ranishakaur8553]

Thanks sid sir for interviewing avinash sir. He still looks so handsome. Was so delight to see him after such a long time

[@AaaTy1]

Most handsome and one of the most talented actors of 90’s. Certainly, didn’t get his due, made wrong choices. Hope he gets an opportunity to bounce back !

[@danlove12k]

This guy had it all: acting talent, dance skills, good looks. The only thing he didn’t have is luck. Way better than many star kids back then too. He even looks great now. Needs a comeback in Bollywood.

[@maddy6760]

That’s why Akshay Kumar’s stardom is different from others that man has earned it the hard way without any bannner support or godfather and the way he peaked from 2005-2012 should be a case study for everyone! He will be the greatest entertainer in the history of Bollywood

[@soutam1800]

😂😂😂

[@Devraj-ey4ui]

@@soutam1800has mt pr star k fan

[@soutam1800]

@@Devraj-ey4ui Tu ro mat nalla

[@Devraj-ey4ui]

@@soutam1800 bakra

[@smarthacks9730]

hera pheri...a malayalam remake..he should be thankful to priyadarshan and malayalam film industry to give him that turning point..otherwise akashay kumar nahi hota ...he would be sharing his journey in siddharth kannan show now....haan ek baat akshay sir ki great hain..time ke saath unhone audience ki pakad ko samja aur apne aap ko us hisaab se badala..baaki uski kismat aur mehnat

[@NabilHussein-yv1mg]

You know Siddharth, the best part about your interviews is that you let the person talk, your expressions make us, and the people you interview feel connected to them and genuinely show concern to them. Keep up man.

[@chandraprakashchourase8959]

90s were very competitive times. Many young heroes debuted at that time like ronit roy , siddharth , harish , kamal sadanah , prithvi , vivek mushran , rahul roy , deepak tijori , sumit sehgal and also avinash wadhawan but very few like akshay , ajay , aamir , salmaan and shahrukh could make a long lasting rest switched to television or disappeared.

[@Kvision77]

And a good mix of nepo kids and rank outsiders... Now all nepo(no talent)

[@gassyalways]

True

[@omythedas7839]

siddharth kaun hai aur even ayub khan rohit roy puru rajkumar etc

[@sayakhalder1816]

Even Rahul Roy also

[@Col.J.N.W.SinghKhandala]

​​​​​@@omythedas7839Siddharth = Sushanta Ray a.k.a. Inspector Karan of Baazigar fame. He was the famous film maker V. Shantaram's grandson. He died very early.

[@MissShamila]

These interviews are an absolute treat to watch. Thank you so much Siddharth for bringing so many interesting people on your show. It’s been nice watching the Deepak Parashar and the Vindoo interview.

[@RoNसिंह]

Waiting for Kumar Gaurav interview...

[@mehrajmohan173]

He looks like a side hero rather than a lead despite of a great personality 😊

[@Shishir-Veer]

Thanks for appearing for the interview and the interaction with us!

[@BonBonShrimp]

What a great interview! Genuine person. That was the time I was growing up. I saw AW in songs and also had watched the film Junoon. He seemed alright, but I think he lacked the x factor. Still could have done better if he took things a bit more seriously. For someone so intelligent (at least academically), I don't think his choices were really that good (in choosing both movies as well as schools). And I think that ultimately played a big role in shaping his career. Good luck for your future, Mr Wadhawan. Please don't live in regret. You did make an impression and you are still remembered today.

[@robindey4031]

You are absolutely right..He used to look extremely handsome but lacked that appeal..

[@shahrukhchouhan2401]

You are the only one in the entire country who can do such interviews 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@bored-x5s]

Aur chaaaat Chaaaat naa

[@Husky7766]

​@@bored-x5s😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 sahi baat hai

[@rajvirmann18]

I met Avinash in 90’s & can say he was damn good looking actor. Sid K. Maybe millennials maynot much resonate,But, anyone born in late 60’s or 70’s will resonate with these guests you are bringing lately.Instead of knowing journeys of super sucessful’s,these guests who had a fleeting sucess & now their realisation of their mistakes make these interviews engaging & humane. Excellently conducted interview Sid K.where you let your guest open up their mind n heart without any interruptions. Keep it up & look forward for your future podcasts.

[@jitendrayadav-zg6zf]

Fantastic interview yar. He is naturally honest today's n accepted his mistakes. He was gentlemen hero in early 90s 👍👏👏👍🎤. Open mind hona sabke bus ki bat nhi hote ...

[@vargheseabraham2154]

I loved this interview ! I still remember Avinash Wadhawan....! The 90s was the golden period...will NEVER EVER COME BACK..!

[@perfectionistpersona]

Those days people use to drop IITs for better stream in other government engineering colleges. Today no one will think that way.

[@devendragurbaxani]

Ab Sumeet Sehgal ko bhi bula lo, kuch log abhi abhi Sumeet Sehgal aur Avinash Wadhawan mein confuse ho jaate hain

[@bikramjeet91]

Not sumeet sehgal but kamal sadana😊

[@PraveenSharma-ot4cv]

True😂

[@محمداحمد-ح5ث5ز]

Tu hi confused hota hai koi aur nahi

[@tvaits802]

aur bhi hai.., kamal sadanah & Dil ka kya kassoor vala hero too...!!

[@dominiqueale369]

Hello guys, do we know where's Mr. Raj kiran thse days? Is he even alive or not,If yes thn lets hope he's doing good n staying healthy.? RAJ KIRAN for me he's a natural actor

[@rajasalil]

Still your fan Avinash I was wondering what happened after 1994. Now it makes sense

[@neha22666]

Such a wonderful interview.. 👍 Liked Avinash Wadhwan so much in those days, he was extremely good looking actor.

[@cutebabykobee]

Lovely interview 💕 Sid Kannan - Pls take interview of Heroes of 90s Era. V wud luv to see them. Aasif Sheikh, Deepak Tijori..

[@sambuddhahazrachaudhuri119]

Aasif Sheikh will be immortal for Yaara Dildara. As it will be for Bin Tere Sanam. Fun Fact: This was the first movie of Jatin Lalit as music composers

[@dimplekaur1192]

Yes ashif sheik

[@xhobdo]

Great conversation with Avinash ji, Glad to know about his journey....Amazing, Thanks a lot Sid Bhai for inviting.

[@NikkaMunda-c2i]

He took his career for granted and then his career did the same to him.

[@NitinKataria-yj8gz]

Too harsh but kind of true

[@ravindrra]

Avinash was the most good looking hero of those times and he was an excellent actor too. But you can’t beat your destiny. Whatever is meant to be will be. I wish the best to Avinash✨💜

[@varunsinha3434]

Such a sophisticated person even after achieving so much he is humble and true to his heart hats off to Avinash sir 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@smladyfj22]

Sophisticated! That's the word I was looking for while watching him talk.

[@Jehandaruwalla]

Lol who is he

[@smladyfj22]

@Jehandaruwalla is one of the upcoming actors of the 90s. However, in this instance, this comment reflects his mannerisms, which is indeed very sophisticated.

[@anitadahm9185]

What an interview…..feel really bad for Avinash. Sometimes Lady Luck is not with you. Hope he is blessed abundantly 🙏🙏🙏

[@fazayal83]

Avinash Wadhawan was the Chief Guest during my school annual day. Received certificates and prizes from his hands. 😊

[@bored-x5s]

hila fir

[@AbhishekSingh-fn1lo]

​@@bored-x5sAbey teri kyu jal rahi hai fir

[@bored-x5s]

@@AbhishekSingh-fn1lo Teri jal rahi hogi..tabhi tu hag raha hai KZbin pe ...

[@Friend-z-Mania]

Which year

[@fazayal83]

@@Friend-z-Mania 1995 or 96

[@manjitgoregaonkar645]

Fantastic, Sidharth has done a great job, All interviews he had presented from previous months are extraordinary, Touchy 👍👍👌👌🌹🌿

[@sumansaha7808]

My childhood hero. But unfortunately we lost him .

[@tasteofindia1321]

Great to see one of the handsome actor of 90s!

[@SAMAR-1]

The fact that Sid didn’t say a word when the guest was talking is a perfect example of a great interviewer! Loved the interview, subscribed!

[@bored-x5s]

Aur chaaaat Chaaaat naa

[@indianitgirlandmom7]

Thank you for bringing our 90’s actors. Please bring Kamal Sadana, Vivek Mishra, Zayed Khan, Atul Agnihotri and good male and female comedians like Guddi Maruti, Kesto Mukherjee son.

[@faraazkhanofficialchannel3747]

Zayed Khan Not From 90s

[@shazianoureen2262]

Avinash was the crush of almost all girls of 90's ❤❤❤❤

[@topeight4662]

Today Siddharth is sitting on the other side of his studio where usually guests sit. 🙏🏻❤️

[@peeyushunderrated6623]

He is equally smart like akshay kumar in 90s ... I was big fan of him

[@kabir9088]

इसे कहते मुकद्दर destiny, जिसको जितना मिलना उतना ही मिलना.......☝️

[@MrAzeem19585]

Ye episode kaafi learning experience wala hai.. As an actor kis kis baat ka khayal rakhna chahiye.. Ye sab Avinash ji se seekhne ko mila.. Thanks..

[@swatisamant9211]

Great! I wish Mr. Dhawan could be the hero of Aashiqui! He never wanted to act but wanted to enjoy the glamour of being a hero !

[@manishtandon2581]

Honest and heart to heart interview. Avinash was very honest in interview.. it came through. He was really good in his craft at that time.

[@Praveen_yy]

Wao, very talented student,he has done graduation B TECH from DCE,selected in IIT Kharagpur, selected in prestigious MBA institute, very good academic career but only missing thing was a good mentor. Still you can do good roles in Bollywood.God bless you Avinash ji ❤️

[@Mikumanoranjan]

Such a nice interaction by my fav actor of 90s...genuinely accepting facts nd figures..God bless u

[@SandeepKumar-gp8sf]

I really searched and questioned about him for years. Nice to see him happy and healthy. He has made a remarkable comeback on personal front.

[@arunkumarsingh1062]

बहुत ही अनोखा इंटरव्यू। अपनी सफलता के बारे में सब बताते हैं लेकिन इस इंटरव्यू में कलाकार अपनी असफलता के बारे में बता रहा है ।

[@SandeepSharma-vg7ry]

This interview only gives one message that stardom decided by God...

[@ks77157]

Everything is decided by God our whole life every second of it even what your eating today not only stardom.

[@bimalkumardeb2435]

God has many important things to do than deciding your daily routines...

[@mubeenbijapure8452]

Pahli baar Aisa hua ke Siddharth chup hain ، khamosh hain ، aur Avinash bole ja rahe hain dil khol ke ، maza aaya

[@kchhetri5632]

Listening is an art they say. What an amazing conversation without disruptions. Meera Ka Mohan, Rang had so many amazing songs which are still fresh in our minds..

[@prakasharjunbodwade]

you are doing great show with striking personalities, as well you manage to get their inner feelings out

[@xploit811]

My family always loved Avinash, not as an actor but he always gave a good person vibes. Nice to see he is doing well.

[@jombali8891]

He did not mentioned or discussed about his current life😏

[@anitachetryanu3853]

Amazing interview❤

[@afanhasan-n4z]

Down to earth person.....God Bless him❤

[@nidhisharma463]

My husband is from DCE and IIM Ahmedabad … this guy started so well but this field is so unpredictable…

[@monikas3280]

Such a straight interview Avinash, kudos, so much to learn from you 🙏

[@shashankkatiha9439]

His story of joining films is somewhat similar to that of Sushant Singh Rajput

[@mayak2676]

His mindset was clearly the reason for his downfall...he wasn't practical

[@daydreamerchannel]

True

[@deepuarya03]

Shahrukh and avinash both share birthday on same date 02 november

[@pemadolmayeshi7607]

Today Sidhart is so silence today ❤

[@jigyboy267]

Bro rejected Phool aur Kaante Deewana sure people around him were giving all wrong advices its important take career decisions on your own 🙏

[@BdmshCmpny-to5ow]

Nice interview of Avinash Wadhwan. Sometimes I wonder where all these heros of 90s gone...Thanks for bringing him back.

[@anthonygonsalves5607]

Siddharth u r doing a great job by bringing back all d forgotten stars.....bring hemant birje on ur show...my recommendation....keep it up

[@AmitKumar-bm9nw]

Thank you for this detailed interview of Avinash. I went into memory of those days

[@rohitranjan5063]

He missed all big opportunities of his time that came his way. How tragic 😢

[@sujataagnihotri2561]

Rinku Dhawan interview was so real and just amazing 😍

[@greentwinkle]

Have seen him in his young day and man, he was uber handsome, very tall, great build and extremely good looking. Look bad he didn't do well.

[@ShubhamSharma-eo2zm]

I love sid....he always comes up with insightful and really good interviews.....he makes his guests comfortable He doesn't rely on currently popular stars for his show but also invites actors who are either not part of the trade or were immensely popular in previous eras We get to know about the challenges and tough phase of their career really entertaining

[@amantranghosh2284]

Great effort Siddharth! We learn so many lessons and topics to reflect upon

[@alpapattni28]

I remember we had gone Mumbai @ my uncle’s daughter’s wedding and after the wedding next day we all went to Garden Restaurant for dinner and as we were waiting for our food, I saw Avinash Wadhvan entering and he sat few tables away he looked so handsome And that time I was so shy I just kept looking at him

[@rockykhan6338]

this hero came in around 50 /60 films during 1990s

[@Devraj-ey4ui]

Sb m side role flop actor

[@tarinafaria2900]

He was a handsome actor should do character roles now like ronit roy

[@vickyrocky19]

Ek nbr maza aagaya pura interview dekh ke...I wonder where he could be if not for those missed opportunities...I always liked him in d past but he got lost...It was awesome to hear him... Summit Sehgal next pls..

[@rancho3178]

Palash Sen....interview is the best interview till date

[@yogeshsamwal4905]

Childhood memories ❤ Love for Akshay & Sanju

[@gshara1]

I met him in Vancouver in a night club called CHEERS in Delta.

[@AllTimeBollywoodFan]

How was he?

[@gshara1]

@@AllTimeBollywoodFan he was alright I think he was shooting for Punjabi movie with upasana singh.

[@delhiwalehum1466]

Kitne old tv k kalakaro ko nikal ke aap interview le rahe ho,thanx apne yad rakha inhe 😊

[@bollywoodscenesandudayansh5947]

Aayi Milan ki Raat

[@RoNसिंह]

Chunky Pandey aur inki story same lag rhi hai..

[@indransubramaniam763]

Its true..he became a star with his musical hits..geet and balmaa were block busters..i was a kid at that time..but i remember he was a sure to be the next big star..i liked him and still a fan..avinash ji ap healthy rahe khush rahe yehi prarthana bhagvan se..you are still looking great..👍👍👍thanks kannan ji for this interview..

[@tjmaxx4739]

The world is filled with second best stories, there was a guy who was in original Beatles ,replaced by Ringo, Harrison Ford replace Tom Selleck for Indiana Jones movie, The wise talent scout said it best, the road to stardom filled with 90% takent, 9% timing,the thing that makes all the difference is 1% luck! Yes , there are 200% talented artists in every field, but that 1% luck is missing for them! Make the best of Lemons!

[@chitrarajgopal4597]

The way Avinash speaks sounds like I have known him all his life, very personable guy

[@cboletohcinema]

Being in comfort zone kills you

[@subhankarsen5299]

Avinash, please come back to Bollywood and make a mark that you deserve. You made our school days and late childhood times during 1991, 1992 very colourful.

[@americaksushantkinazarse5747]

A lot of it is destiny as well, Shahrukh khan and him both from Delhi and started their career at the same time, due to dates he couldn’t do Deewana, his loss, it’s all destiny.. what other thing will you attribute it to?

[@dia2806]

Don’t think he would’ve done deewana as well …lacks that gravitas that Srk has in bucketloads…but sorry I don’t think he is that good looking…also acting isn’t about looks .

[@americaksushantkinazarse5747]

@@dia2806 bhai Director knows how to take out best acting from the Actor, Sanjay dutt also didn’t act good until “Naam” Happened, and Mahesh asked him to find himself and then Sanjay Dutt came out with a unique acting style. Go and no notice Shahrukh khan”s work in “Maya Memsaab”, it’s below average and it seems he doesn’t know how to act. It’s all luck, just being at the right place at the right time..

[@robindey4031]

I have noticed this...extremely handsome men dont have satisfying domestic life..Avinash Wadhawan used to loook soooo handsome..ufff..now also he is looking handsome but yes the pain and the torment of time and life is quite transparent on his face.

[@rocketyoursales954]

Thanq sidharth for the way you conduct an interview.. complete focus is on the guest.. i really loved this gesture.. and avinash ji if u r reading this comment.. it was a treat to watch this interview and listening to you.. I also have studied @ KC college churchgate.. and while doing my graduation.. B road ke hostel canteen mein main regularly aataa raha hu.. i loved their food.. so when you said B road ke hostel mein aap raha karte the kabhi.. it was really connecting..

[@jombali8891]

Its same issue with govinda aswell that he don't want to work as character actor

[@RoshanRawal]

Stories like this teach you more about life and success than anything else...

[@QasimKhan-sc1st]

Nobody handsome like him and very honest person e is still here love you sir

[@mrdevid3349]

Siddhart bhai Every actor , director is your friend!

[@SiddharthKannanOfficial]

Yes indeed

[@vinodingole6390]

सुदेश बेरी सर कॊ बुलावो और सुराग the clue ka 2nd पार्ट कब आयेगा ये पूछो सर प्लीज.......

[@1983sudipta]

Siddharth bhai carry on... superb interview..❤❤❤

[@naveensahu4972]

I liked this guy....an honest man

[@shekhar0101]

Even if he had tried, he could not have become SRK. SRK is a Rare Millennium Superstar.

[@maleficent_aurora6826]

Cz he never bracketed himself ki i wont do this n that.... i wont play negative, i won't do cameos... whereas this guy had bracketed himself ki i will do only MAIN ROLE HERO'S ROLE.

[@LegalServices-g5l]

Right time right place is shining example for SRK

[@jigyboy267]

1 thing is for sure he is 100% honest during this interview as a 90's kid mentality relatable and he learned happy for him 1st wife no guidance no godfather robbed him but that is life ❤🙏

[@braju568]

Its very important to choose right partner in life. Bad marriage can take a person to a dark zone.

[@astrologylab]

His First Wife 'CHHAYA' was the hidden lucky charm for him as per astrology but as he's accepting that he didn't get proper guidance at that time. Sometimes a person unknowingly gets confused and ends up hitting his own feet.

[@bollywoodscenesandudayansh5947]

How u know

[@sardakarsh]

😂😂😂😂😂 उसकी बीवी ही तो सबसे बड़ी पनौती थी अविनाश जी की लाइफ की

[@safdarnawab81]

A bad marriage is really a curse even I went through this and now I feel really bad to get married so early in lifevwhen it was time to focus on my carreer

[@arslaanpasha3334]

It also happened to kumar sanu in 1996 from where his downfall started

[@pratikdhage3491]

I always remember him from Junoon movie

[@santanuroy571]

You were lucky also. actually by that time you became star SRK was yet to blown others away.. 😅

[@archanasharma1507]

Aayi milan ki raat, n balmaa ... my fav movies......fida thi in par main ...ye un dino ki baat hai .❤❤❤❤❤ 90s ..

[@tigerking3124therealking]

One of the most handsome actors for sure

[@UMI.EAT.TRAVEL]

Tune preet jo Mujhse Jodi....👍🏼

[@aninditasinhadutta]

I love how you do not interrupt your guests... ❤ i hope more people learn from you