Rajesh Kumar has made a strong comeback with Saiyaara. His acting in the film is being praised. He also revealed in an interview that he was once in debt for crores.
Rajesh Kumar is the most popular actor on TV. He has made a household name with many serials, including 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' and 'Excuse Me Madam'. He has also appeared in many series. Now the actor is in the news again due to his strong supporting role in the latest blockbuster film 'Saiyara', and he has made his place in the film industry again.
Currently, Rajesh is enjoying the success of the film. Amidst all this, he said that some time ago he had gone through a very difficult phase, which included financial loss and emotional stress. However, after facing all the difficulties, he has made a great comeback.
During an interview with Meri Saheli, Rajesh Kumar revealed that he was once very cash-strapped. "Bankruptcy, yes, all the travel expenses were wasted. There was no income, and all my savings were exhausted because of the expenses. I was in debt of Rs 2 crore," he said. He further added, "(Bankruptcy) is a big word, but this feeling stayed with me for a long time. I was not even able to raise money to make ends meet. It was a phase."
Rajesh had decided to quit acting and start farming
In 2019. But things did not go as planned. He wanted to break the myth that farming is only for those who do not have better career options. He said, "Nowadays, no one dreams of becoming a farmer when they grow up." And told how he wants to change people's perspective about farming.
The situation worsened due to the lockdown
Rajesh had just started farming when the situation started deteriorating. First, the weather affected his crops, and then the pandemic made it even worse. Talking to Rajshri Unplugged, he had said, "Financially, I was in a lot of trouble. By the time of the lockdown, I had spent my savings and was bankrupt. I had nothing in my pocket. I had a huge debt, and this was increasing the pressure."
Only Rs 2500 were left in the bank
Rajesh shared a memory from the time when he was shooting for a film called 'Binny and Family'. He said that he had to go to the UK for a 24-day shoot, but he was so short of money that he could not bring anything for his children. In an interview given to Dainik Bhaskar, he said, "When I was in the UK, I had only Rs 2500 in my bank account. During that 24-day shoot, I went to the UK twice, but I could not bring even two chocolates for my children."
Family's full support
Rajesh said that his family stood by him during this difficult time and gave him the strength to move forward. He admitted that he was not able to earn enough to make ends meet, and if his loved ones had not helped him, he might not have been able to overcome this.
A strong comeback with ' Saiyaara'. Now that 'Saiyaara' has become a box office success, Rajesh finally feels like he is back in his place. This film has not only helped him make a comeback on the big screen but also reminded fans of his talent. In this film, he played the role of Anita Padda's father.
Along with this, let us tell you that this romantic drama, directed by mohit suri and starring new actors Ahan Pandey and Anit Padda, proved to be a big hit at the box office. Released in July, 'Saiyyara' has received very good reviews and surprised everyone with its earnings. The film has earned more than Rs 400 crore worldwide and is expected to cross the Rs 500 crore mark soon.
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