From Ajith's Hit Film To Watchman Job, This Actor Now Struggles With Financial Crisis
Savi Sidhu debuted as an actor in Bollywood with the film 'Taaqat', released in 1995. His performance impressed director Anurag Kashyap, who offered him a lead role in the film ' Paanch '. Unfortunately, the film was never released. Despite this setback, Anurag Kashyap did not forget Savi Sidhu's talent.
Sidhu later played significant roles, such as Commissioner A.S. Samra in ' Black Friday ' (2007) and Dileep's elder brother in ' Gulaal ' (2009). Besides Kashyap's films, Sidhu also appeared in popular movies, including Patiala House (2011), D-Day (2013), and Nautanki Saala!, alongside Akshay Kumar.
In Ajith's film ' Arrambam ', released in 2013 and directed by Vishnuvardhan, Sidhu portrayed a member of a terrorist group. He also acted in films like ' Maska ' (2020). Despite sharing the screen with big stars, his roles were often small. Although he gained recognition as an actor, he struggled to establish himself financially.
After the film ' Bewakoofiyaan ', Savi Sidhu's opportunities in the film industry began to dwindle. By 2019, he was working as a watchman in a residential building in Lokhandwala. He tearfully explained his plight, revealing that he had lost his wife, parents, and mother-in-law in quick succession, leaving him isolated.
Devastated by personal sorrows and financial difficulties, Sidhu took up the watchman job out of necessity. He works to meet his basic needs, but even after working 12 hours a day, his salary is insufficient.
Sidhu expressed his regret about his current situation, noting that he, once an actor, now lacks even enough money to buy a bus ticket. He lamented that he couldn't remember the last time he went to a theatre to watch a movie. The dream of achieving success in cinema has reduced him to working as a watchman today.
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