There is a common belief that Bollywood is a tough nut to crack for outsiders. But model-actress Lisa Haydon says that in the long run, only hard work and persistence matter, not &ldquo;film families&rdquo;.
<img title="Lisa Haydon" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/nov/04-Lisa-Haydon.jpg" alt="Lisa Haydon" width="650" height="714" /> Lisa Haydon
When asked whether it is difficult for an outsider to break into the industry, Lisa said it is the will to succeed that drives people in the industry.
&ldquo;If you are hardworking, talented, reasonably charming or good looking and determined, you have a chance to make it. There are pros and cons on both sides. In the end, the hard working and&nbsp;persistent ones are the ones that get 'lucky' -- whether in or out of film families,&rdquo; Lisa told IANS in an email interview from Mumbai.
After a successful stint as a model, the tall and dusky beauty made her acting debut with the 2010 film &ldquo;Aisha&rdquo; and went on to do films like &ldquo;Rascals&rdquo;, &ldquo;Queen&rdquo;, &ldquo;The Shaukeens&rdquo; and &ldquo;Housefull 3&rdquo;.
Before heading to the tinsel town, Lisa walked into the fashion world as a model, and then did a spate of television commercials.
The actress says she picks projects on the basis of her instinct regarding the script, director, co-stars as well as all aspects that go into making a good film.
She asks: &ldquo;What is a good script without a good director or a good director without a good actor?&rdquo;
For now, Lisa is co-judging "India's Next Top Model" with celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani, while MTV VJ and actress Anusha Dandekar and grooming expert Neeraj Gaba will be the&nbsp;mentors of the contestants. The show is aired on MTV channel.
What about her future projects?
&ldquo;There are two projects up for discussion shortly,&rdquo; said the actress, who will be seen in a cameo in &ldquo;Ae Dil Hai Mushkil&rdquo;.

There is a common belief that Bollywood is a tough nut to crack for outsiders. But model-actress Lisa Haydon says that in the long run, only hard work and persistence matter, not &ldquo;film families&rdquo;.

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