After showing in movies like Badhaai Ho and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, Gajraj Rao grew to become a well known actor among the many lots, however his preliminary days in Mumbai had been powerful. In a current interview, Rao recalled an incident the place solely Rs 6 was left in his pocket.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, the Maaja Ma actor recalled, “Before moving to Mumbai, I had gone to the city to find work. I was staying at my friend’s place for a month and writing a script. That time, paise mere khatam ho gaye the, (I had no money left.)”
The actor stated, “I went from Andheri to Worli to relate that script and so they rejected my script. Meri jab mein kul mila ke 5-6 rupaye the. (I had solely Rs 5-6 in my pocket) I did not know what to do. Should I take a neighborhood prepare or eat one thing for these six rupees to return residence? Mujhe puri ummeed thi ki meri script approve ho jayegi And I’ll get an advance. Wo jo tha na… uss din meri aankhon mein paani aagaya ki major karunga kya? (I used to be assured that my script could be permitted and I’d get the advance. I had tears in my eyes that day.)
The actor needed to borrow cash from his pal to return residence. Gajraj recalled that he was very embarrassed at the moment. “I instructed him the whole lot and he gave me Rs 500. It was an enormous quantity then. Sharmindagi bhi ho rahi thi mujhe ki ye state of affairs aagayi hai meri, mujhe ye sab karna padra hai. (I used to be fairly embarrassed that I had to do that) But it was an vital lesson that I should not comply with anybody’s guarantees. as a result of the producer who referred to as me stated chinta mat karo, (Don’t fear) even when the script does not work… he does not stick with his phrase.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
