Nothing is permanent in the world of showbiz - not even failures. An unremarkable debut or a series of flops or even occasional unemployment can prove to be quite a dent on someone’s gilded reputation. However, some Bollywood folk have shown great perseverance to bounce back from the deepest depths of professional disappointment. Ask Amitabh Bachchan! The legend chose the small screen and a reality quiz show at the turn of the new century to sketch his comeback. And the rest as they say is history. Here are a few B-Town people who managed to emerge victorious against all odds.

Emraan Hashmi
Debut: Footpath (2003)
Turnaround: Although his last two releases didn’t create a buzz at the box office, he’s accepted as a promising entrant of the big league. What’s worth noting about his admirable shift is the fact that not very long ago, he was labelled ‘serial kisser’ thanks to his streak of onscreen smooches. However, that was in the past. Due to his work in The Dirty Picture and Shanghai, the tag has been altered to ‘serious actor’.