26-05-2025
Meet actor, who became popular as ‘Abhimanyu' in BR Chopra's Mahabharata, played ‘young' Amitabh Bachchan, quit acting, moved England to work as…, his name is…
Meet actor, who became popular as 'Abhimanyu' in BR Chopra's Mahabharata, played 'young' Amitabh Bachchan, quit acting, moved England to work as..., his name is...
He was considered one of the most expensive child actors in 70s and 80s. He portrayed Jr Amitabh Bachchan in films like Muqaddar Ka Sikandar and Laawaris . Moreover, his portrayal of Abhimanyu in BR Chopra's Mahabharata garnered him immense appreciation. Despite being the highest-paid child artist of his times, he chose to step away from acting at the peak of his career. We are talking about none other than Master Mayur, originally known as Mayur Raj Verma.
He started his career at the age of five, and as a child artist worked with almost every A-lister, including Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra and Anil Kapoor. Mayur's debut success in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar catapulted him into stardom, earning him the title of 'Chota Amitabh.' His career rose to success with hits like Laawaris, Love in Goa, Sharabi, and Kanoon Apna Apna. Reflecting about his popularity, Raju said in Rediff interview in 1977, that he was paid 'more than Rs 1 lakh.' He said, 'In 1973, I was paid Rs 10,000 per film. In 1977, when I got very popular, I would get more than Rs 1 lakh.'
BR Chopra, mesmerised by his talent, then cast him as Abhimanyu in Mahabharata , sparking speculations of future superstar. Raju did few notable films as a child, but failed to become a popular actor as an adult. Eventually, his decision to quit film industry at the peak left everyone shocked.
At the height of his acting career, Mayur Raj Verma chose to venture into business. He relocated to Wales with his wife Noori, and two kids, establishing a successful business empire. Together with his wife, they manage a restaurant in Indiana, which has been flourishing, contributing billions to his wealth. In addition to his restaurant business, he is involved in other ventures too.
