Hits and flops are part of every actor's career, but some actors do not believe in going on a film signing spree just because a lot of time has elapsed since their last outing. They like to take it slow, biding their time whenever any offer comes their way. Then there's another category of actors that lies low not out of choice, but due to lack of offers, especially after a string of duds or average grossers — although that may not have anything to do with their talent. hitlist takes a look at some promising actors who have no films in hand at the moment.

Vidya Balan

She may have emerged as a 'shero' following hits like 'The Dirty Picture' (2011) and 'Kahaani' (2012), someone who has given a strong push to women-centric films, but she hardly has any project in her kitty currently. Sources suggest that she wants to play it slow, given that her last few releases — 'Ghanchakkar' (2013), 'Shaadi Ke Side Effects' (2014), 'Bobby Jasoos' (2014) and 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' (2015) — failed to set off fireworks at the box office. There are rumours that she might star in a biopic on Suchitra Sen and also play Geeta Bali in a film inspired by legendary actor Bhagwan Dada, but there is no official confirmation from Vidya's end. The actress apparently wants to stay away from biopics.