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India.com
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who once worked as Madhuri Dixit's driver, romanced Dimple Kapadia, Padmini Kolhapure, never gave solo hit, still has net worth of Rs…, his name is…
The life of a Bollywood celeb is not really as easy as it looks. While the world of glitz and glamour may seem exciting, the dark realities lie in the rabbit hole. Today, we will uncover a story of an actor who had his highs and lows. He came to Mumbai with big dreams and an empty pocket, but this city gave him everything he ever wished for. He became a famous actor, romanced A-list actresses. However, he then vanished from B-town. Now, once again, he is all set to make a comeback with a bang. This actor in discussion is someone who made his debut in style. He featured alongside Rekha and worked with actresses like Dimple Kapadia, Padmini Kolhapure and more. However, despite these superhit pairings, this actor was unable to give a single hit. If you are wondering who this actor is, then let us tell you we are discussing none other than Shekhar Suman. Shekhar Suman debuted in the Bollywood film industry with the movie Utsav in 1984. He was paired opposite Rekha. The actor gained widespread prominence after his debut, especially due to the intimate scenes between Shekhar Suman and Rekha. However, despite a power-packed debut against one of the leading ladies in Bollywood, Shekhar's journey was filled with ups and downs. During his career, there came a time when Shekhar was shooting for a low-budget film Manav Hatya opposite Madhuri Dixit, and during these times, Shekhar also worked as Madhuri's driver. He often rode his bike to pick her up for shoots and drop her home. Hence, he acted as a driver for Madhuri Dixit. Over the years, Shekhar worked in several movies. However, none of them turned out to be a hit. Meanwhile, in an interview with popular TV show host Siddharth Kannan, the Heeramandi actor shared that, 'It was probably the most incredible opportunity for any newcomer in Indian cinema. Within just 15 days, I was signed for the film, barely unpacked my bags and then just two months later, I found myself shooting with Rekha. I will always be grateful to Shashi Kapoor, Girish Karnad and Rekha.' While Shekhar couldn't do much on the big screen, the actor made a name for himself in the TV industry. Meanwhile, Shekhar made a comeback with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi. As per media reports, Shekhar Suman has a net worth of Rs 20 crore.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who debuted with Rekha, worked with Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia, had not given any hit, became television star after….,his name is…
Meet actor who debuted with Rekha, worked with Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia, had not given any hit, became television star after….,his name is… In the glamorous world of Bollywood, everyone comes here with dreams and aspirations of making it big on the screen. However, with the unprecedented nature of this industry, fame is always fleeting. While some days an actor would be all over social media, the next day, they could vanish in thin air and become totally irrelevant. One such example of this is an actor who did his debut with Rekha, collaborated with Dimple Kapadia, Padmini Kolhapure, but still couldn't make a mark with his solo work. The person we are talking about is none other than Shekhar Suman. Shekhar made his debut with Utsav (1984) opposite Rekha, produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad. Gaining a lot of eyeballs at the beginning of his career, his movie Utsav became an overnight hit, primarily due to the romantic scenes between Shekhar Suman and Rekha, which spread like wildfire upon release. Following that, Shekhar did a lot of other movies with a host of well-known stars like Madhuri Dixit, Padmini Kolhapure, and Dimple Kapadia. Even after working with all such superstars for more than 35 years, Shekhar Suman has never provided a solo hit movie. None of his movies turned out to be successful and were regarded as flops at the box office. Even though Shekhar Suman got a dream entry in Bollywood, what followed wasn't as promising as we thought it would be. But recently, Shekhar Suman did find redemption with the web series Heeramandi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. In an interview, while recalling his previous work, Shekhar talks about shooting of low-budget film Manav Hatya with Madhuri Dixit, mentioning how he used to ride his scooter to pick her up for shoots and drop her back home. He expressed his disappointment over the payment he was offered for the film and shares, 'Utsav was postponed, and between that and Anubhav, one day I received a call where a director wanted to sign me for a movie called Manav Hatya, where I had the role of a journalist. The director told me, there is hardly any money in this. He was offering me Rs 5000. But I signed Utsav for Rs 25000 and received a signing amount of Rs 10000. But when he gave me Rs 5000, I was very disappointed, and he said that there is no big heroine too. He informed me that there is a new heroine by the name of Madhuri Dixit. I requested him to introduce me to her, and then he asked me if I would do it, so I agreed to do the film.' Shekhar Suman's journey hasn't been a smooth ride, experiencing both professional highs and lows, mirrored by the profound personal loss of his 11-year-old son to a heart condition in April 1995. While Bollywood stardom remained somewhat elusive, television became his forte, with popular shows like Dekha Bhai Dekh and Movers and Shakers bringing him significant recognition. Now, Shekhar is aiming for a career resurgence with his role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series, Heeramandi , which is currently garnering public attention. In spite of all the hurdles, Shekhar Suman is a very active figure in the film industry today and is successful and respected in every sphere of life.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
This actor made his debut with the legendary Rekha yet still couldn't make it and became Madhuri Dixit's driver, Find out more about this personality
The world of acting and cinema is extremely unpredictable. Various names from all across the nation come to Mumbai in search of hopes and dreams to kickstart their careers in acting; however, many end up returning empty-handed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One such personality is this actor. He starred alongside in 1984 and then still went to work alongside some of the most popular and well-known names in the Bollywood industry, such as , Padmini Kolhapure, and Dimple Kapadia. The actor then went on to work on more and more projects; however, none of his films came out to be successful and were considered flops at the time. While his start in the industry was powerful, the time in between was a downward ride; currently, this actor has managed to redeem himself. He recently went viral for his role in the popular online series titled ' Heeramandi '. Who is this actor? Well, the answer to a long weekend question is ! Yes, that's right, Suman, once a popular star in the film industry, completely disappeared from the screen and then returned with a bang. This actor's journey, along with his skill set, is a testament to how not giving up works out in the end. Shekhar, who was well known for his acting prowess, once even acted as Madhuri Dixit's driver! Yes, he used to, at one point in his life, drop off and pick up the actress from her home and film sets! Suman's first film Shekhar Suman's first film, titled 'Utsav', involved some of the biggest names in the industry at the time. He starred alongside Rekha in a movie that was produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad. According to the actor did not even need to put too much effort into acquiring the role. In an interview with famous TV show host Siddharth Kannan, the 'Heeramandi' actor shared that 'This was perhaps the most incredible break for any newcomer in Indian cinema. Within just 15 days, I was signed for the film, barely unpacking my bags before I found myself shooting alongside Rekha just two months later. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I will always be grateful to Shashi Kapoor, Girish Karnad, and Rekha.' Going back to his days as Madhuri's driver, Suman also shared in another interview that before 'Utsav', he was starring in another film with Madhuri Dixit titled 'Manav Hatya'. Due to its low budget, the actor would often use his bike to pick up and drop off the actress for her shoots. On his path to success The actor failed to score well in the film industry when most of his projects flopped around 1989. This made cement transfer on to this world of television where he finally found success. The actor became a popular name in the TV industry and worked on various renowned shows. He even started his own talk show titled 'Movers and Shakers'. The actor has faced a lot of hardships in his life, yet still he managed to come out on top. He is one such of the various inspirational stories that are a part of the Bollywood industry at large.
