Yashita Singh shares raw glimpse of struggling actors waiting hours outside Yash Raj Films audition

Yash Raj Films audition

Ever wondered what it’s like to chase a dream in Bollywood? Actor and dancer Yashita Singh recently gave fans a raw, real glimpse of it.

She shared a video on social media capturing a day at a Yash Raj Films audition, showing over 600 women waiting for their chance.

“From 9 AM to 9 PM… standing in a crowd of 600+ dreamers, all with the same hope in their eyes. This is the reality of being an outsider in Bollywood,” Yashita Singh wrote.

She arrived at 4 PM, and her turn didn’t come until 9:30 PM. That’s five and a half hours of waiting—and that’s just one audition.

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The Reality of the Outsider Struggle

Her video quickly resonated with many aspiring actors. Mumbai sees an estimated 5,00,000 newcomers each year trying to break into the entertainment industry, and Yashita Singh’s post put a human face on those numbers.

It’s a long, grueling process—standing for hours, rehearsing lines in your head, hoping someone notices your spark amid hundreds of hopefuls.

Farah Khan, the acclaimed filmmaker, commented on the post, “Wishing you all the best, god bless,” while Karishma Tanna encouraged, “All the best. Keep it up! Stay positive.” It’s a reminder that even amidst struggle, support from established names matters.

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Persistence, Patience, and Passion

Although Yashita Singh has already established herself as a dancer and actor and appeared in a music video, her post brings to light a common reality about Bollywood: skill isn't always sufficient. Resilience, timing, and luck also play a role.

Breaking into Bollywood takes more than just talent, as demonstrated by Yashita Singh's experience; it also takes tenacity, patience, and the capacity to remain upbeat when hours of waiting turn into days.