Anees Bazmee recalls receiving Rs 15 per day as child artist; reveals being beaten up by goons for not having money: ‘I needed money to…’

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As a devoted admirer of Annes Bazmee‘s remarkable journey and extraordinary contributions to Bollywood, I find myself deeply inspired by his resilience and determination. His life story is a testament to the transformative power of adversity and the indomitable human spirit.

Annes Bazmee is known for creating popular comedies such as Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, No Entry, and Hulchul, among others. Due to his success in this field, he was recently questioned about the secret behind his successful comedy films within Bollywood. In response, he pointed out that his past hardships paved the way for these creations.

In an interview with Mashable India, Annes Bazmee shared that the challenges he encountered in life gave him a more profound insight into the true nature of life. He then incorporated these perspectives into his comedic movies, which contributed to their success.

In his reminiscence of his childhood, he shared that their family resided in a modest room. He explained, “Seven or eight of us occupied a single comfortable space. Due to our cramped living quarters, we’ve grown extremely close as a family. There wasn’t enough room to even roll over while sleeping back then.

Regardless of the limited room, they emphasized the positive aspects by fostering strong family ties and standing together during trying times in their lives.

Originally starting out as an entry-level artist, this filmmaker found work from a young age in order to help support his family financially. Looking back on those times, he shared, “In the beginning, I had to accept minor roles. Before I acted alongside Shatrughan Sinha as a child actor, I was simply a junior artist. During that period, every rupee I earned helped keep our household running. My daily wage at that time was just Rs 15.

Initially, an unexplained deduction of Rs. 2 from his salary left him with just Rs. 13. Yet, this amount somehow turned into his lucky figure. With fewer assignments coming in, he took on additional roles such as sound recording to keep afloat financially.

In the midst of everyday hardships, Bazmee encountered a serious predicament when he was robbed at gunpoint in Mumbai during the dead of night. Unfortunately for the thieves, they found nothing of value on him. They resorted to violence because he had no money, and he chose not to retaliate as he felt it wouldn’t be safe. However, these difficult situations have inspired him to create more engaging films for his audience.

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2024-11-14 05:39