Has Adarsh Gourav Improved at Handling Rejection with Age?

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Key Takeaways
- Rejection is a critical part of life.
- Growth often stems from facing criticism.
- Finding your truth aids in personal development.
- Age can improve our resilience to rejection.
- New opportunities often follow setbacks.
Mumbai, Oct 4 (NationPress) Actor Adarsh Gourav asserts that with age, he has significantly improved his ability to handle rejection. Reflecting on his initial experience of rejection during the 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' show, which gained considerable attention online, the 'Superboys of Malegaon' star shared on social media, "Loss/rejection is an essential part of life. As I was growing up, I rarely encountered discussions on processing it or moving past failures, aside from the typical advice to 'stay strong.' As a child, I struggled with handling rejection. In fact, my first appearance on television was marked by tears when I was turned down for 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' due to my age, and the television crew had a field day capturing my despair. The clip of me crying in a red T-shirt went viral before I understood its implications, turning my sorrow into a small celebration among my family and neighbors. (sic)"
He noted that his journey as an actor has been filled with rejections, which ultimately strengthened his character.
"It’s astonishing how being an actor prepares you for every form of criticism. Thankfully, rather than breaking me, these experiences have fortified my determination to persist. I developed an unquenchable desire to absorb everything around me, aspiring to discover my own truth. Influential books and remarkable individuals I admired emphasized the importance of finding one’s truth, and how that, combined with imagination, distinguishes you. Did this help me cope with failure better? I’m not entirely sure, but it has certainly enhanced my ability to navigate my inner self," he reflected.
Adarsh candidly shared that he recently missed out on a significant opportunity due to a trivial reason, which left him feeling upset and disheartened for several days.
"Life has a strange way of challenging you. At 31, have I improved in handling this? I hope so, but what has evolved is the confidence that circumstances will change. More opportunities will arise," he concluded.