Nora Fatehi, who was recently seen in Madgaon Express, reflected on her challenging journey to success. She shared insights about her path from Canada to stardom in the Indian film industry, discussing her experiences with rejection and the resilience that enabled her to overcome obstacles.Recounting a particularly discouraging audition, In an interview with Rajeev Masand at the Indian Festival of Melbourne Nora Fatehi said, “I remember once I went for an audition. This was for a Yash Raj Films. I really spent weeks mugging the lines… I was like, ‘I killed it’. They didn’t call me back, the feedback was, ‘She is not that good’. I remember hearing that… I just broke my cellphone, shattering it into pieces in anger.”Originally from Canada, Nora Fatehi made her way into the Indian film industry and achieved fame despite encountering initial rejections and challenges as an outsider. Her breakthrough came with her performances in blockbuster item songs like “Dilbar” in Satyameva Jayate and “Garmi” in Street Dancer 3D, both of which amassed millions of views and solidified her reputation as a talented dancer.
