India's most popular actor used to live in slums, sold pens on street, attempted suicide; now his net worth is Rs 250 crore, name is....
A well-known actor and comedian in Bollywood industry, from a Telugu Christian family, had a struggling childhood. He could not study in school after the seventh grade because of financial problems in his family. He took odd jobs such as selling pens on the Pune streets and by mimicking some famous Hindi film stars of that time. He even danced to the songs of Hindi film stars.
We are talking about Johnny Lever. He revealed that his father struggled with alcoholism. While growing up, it was a difficult environment for him and his siblings. Johnny faced many hardships, including financial struggles that forced him to take on responsibilities from a young age.
He even tried to commit suicide at the age of 13. In an interview with Beer Biceps, Lever revealed, 'At the age of 13, I went to a railway track to commit suicide. I was fed up with my father. So I went on the track and the train was coming. Suddenly, the faces of my three younger sisters appeared in front of my eyes, saying, 'What will happen to us?' and I immediately moved away from the track.'
Johnny Lever shaped his sense of humour through real-life experiences. He often credited his struggles for the person he has become today.
Lever has worked in over 300 films and given several hits like Baazigar, Tezaab, Khiladi, Karan Arjun, Raja Hindustani, Aunty No 1, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Nayak, Aankiyon Se Goli Maare, Coolie No. 1 and more.
At present, Johnny Lever is India's top comedian. He lives a luxurious life, owns a 3-BHK house in Mumbai and has a net worth of Rs 250 crore.
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