India, Jan. 27 -- Television actor Nakuul Mehta became a household name with hit shows such as Ishqbaaaz and Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara. He has also been a part of several films, including Haal-e-Dil, Abhimaani and others. In a recent interview with News18, the actor recalled a "weird rejection" when a director turned him down for being "too good-looking".

Nakuul revealed that he was supposed to be part of another big Hindi film, but things did not materialise. Explaining the reason, he said, "The weirdest thing had happened. There was this once very popular producer and director. I was slated to do a sequel to a really beautiful film with him. Everything was done. We shot pictures and got the dates. I was at an acting...