# From Overconfidence to Humble Pie: Parmeet Sethi's Embarrassing Bollywood Audition Story **Imagine strutting into your first big Bollywood audition, convinced you're better than a superstar like Suniel Shetty.** That's exactly what Parmeet Sethi did early in his career, only to look back today with a facepalm-worthy cringe.[1] In a candid revelation shared via Times of India, Parmeet Sethi opened up about his wild overconfidence during the casting for the 1994 blockbuster *Mohra*. Fresh-faced and full of bravado, he recalls thinking, *"Mujhe laga Suniel Shetty se toh main better hoon"* (I thought I was better than Suniel Shetty). The role? The intense lead that Suniel Shetty ultimately nailed alongside Akshay Kumar, turning *Mohra* into an action-packed sensation that defined 90s Bollywood. Parmeet didn't land it, and years later, he admits, *"Aaj mujhe bahut sharmindagi hoti hai"* (Today, I feel so embarrassed).[1] This isn't just a funny throwback—it's a masterclass in humility from a man who's built a solid career playing iconic roles like Veer in *DDLJ* and navigating family life with wife Archana Puran Singh. Their love story alone is Bollywood gold: eloping overnight to an Arya Samaj temple after parental pushback, proving real-life romance can outshine scripts.[3] Parmeet's journey also shines through his upcoming projects like *Abir Gulaal* with Fawad Khan and *Special Ops* Season 2, while his family vlogs highlight the "reverse nepotism" struggles even star kids like son Aaryamann face with over 100 audition rejections.[4] What makes this story relatable? Bollywood is brutal—Suniel Shetty himself faced digs like Anil Kapoor's "50% waale heroes" jab post-*Mohra* poster, yet turned it into fuel for a legacy of fitness, family values (rejecting a ₹40 crore tobacco ad to protect kids Ahan and Athiya), and enduring respect.[1][2] Parmeet's confession reminds us: **every star started as an overconfident dreamer, learning the hard way that talent, timing, and teamwork win the day.**
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1.https://economictimes.com/magazines/panache/bura-toh-lagta-hi-hai-suniel-shetty-opens-up-on-anil-kapoors-50-heroes-dig-at-him-and-akshay-kumar-after-mohra-poster-release/articleshow/121081703.cms
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/suniel-shetty-reveals-rejecting-40-crore-tobacco-ad-says-it-would-leave-blemish-on-ahan-and-athiya-shetty-kl-rahul-101769150878396.html
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/archana-puran-singh-and-parmeet-sethi-recall-eloping-to-marry-overnight-due-to-parental-disapproval-we-didnt-want-to-wait/articleshow/127043163.cms
4.https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/176468-archana-puran-singh-son-100-auditions-rejection-reverse-nepotism.html
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