Stating that Bollywood is not an easy industry, Avinash Tiwary revealed that it took him 15 years to get his first "opportunity as a lead actor" in Sajid Ali-directed 2018 film 'Laila Majnu'. "[One] needs a lot of perseverance...a lot of patience," the actor said. Avinash added that there are issues in the industry but it will sort itself out.