Around 35 years ago, a young actress arrived in Bollywood with a dream debut that many newcomers could only fantasise about. Her debut film Sanam Bewafa (1991) opposite Salman Khan earned a staggering Rs 12 crore gross in India — a massive number for that era — and emerged as a superhit at the box office. Overnight, Chandni aka Navodita Sharma became the industry’s newest sensation. Producers reportedly lined up outside her home, eager to sign the fresh-faced actress for their next big projects. She had beauty, screen presence, grace and immense potential. But unlike many star kids, Chandni had no film background, no industry connections and no “Godfather” guiding her through the ruthless world of Bollywood. And one decision ended up costing her the very career that had just begun soaring. According to Tabassum Talkies, Chandni signed a three-year exclusive contract with filmmaker Saawan Kumar Tak, the director of Sanam Bewafa.…