5 min readNew DelhiJul 22, 2026 08:00 PM IST Jaaved Jaaferi believes Bollywood’s biggest stars can become prisoners of their own success. Citing Amitabh Bachchan as an example, the veteran actor said commercial expectations often stop actors from experimenting with different roles, no matter how accomplished they are. Jaaved also shared his views on today’s generation of actors, typecasting and why he still believes there is much more left for him to achieve as an actor. Speaking to HT City, the 63-year-old looked back on his four-decade journey in cinema and how both the industry and audiences have evolved over the years. ‘The younger lot is in a hurry’ Comparing actors across generations, Jaaved said every era comes with its own strengths and shortcomings. While he admires the discipline and ambition of younger actors, he believes patience is one quality many of them lack. “I think the younger lot, they’re in a hurry and they’re not very accommodating and all that. The good part is they are professional, they’re very serious, they’re very focused on …