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India.com
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor once begged in front of mosque, was tortured by his stepfather, was made a star by Dilip Kumar, worked with Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, died in..
The Bollywood industry is a vast space — from actors to comedians, one will find everything. Today, we will discuss this one person from the B-town industry who faced major struggles in his life. However, after a huge U-turn, this actor became one of the biggest names in the industry. While today he is not with us, fans remember him with all the love and affection. He started his career in 1973, and through the years, he became a part of hit movies such as Himmatwala, Coolie No. 1, Aankhen, Raja Babu and more. He shared screen space with Govinda, Amitabh Bachchan and many others. Not just that, one name that played an essential role in making this man a hero was Dilip Kumar. After all the cues, if you are wondering who we are talking about, then let us tell you this legendary actor is none other than the late star Kader Khan. Kader Khan's story started when he was born on October 22, 1937, in Afghanistan. His father was from Kandahar and his mother, Iqbal Begum, was a British Indian. Kader Khan was born into a family of eight. In search of better opportunities, the family moved to Mumbai, where they started their lives in Kamathipura. Kader pursued his studies and became a civil engineer, and even taught at M. H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering in Byculla as a professor of civil engineering. Did you know that despite having a good degree, Kader Khan's family faced financial difficulties? In an interview, the late actor opened up about the difficulties he and his family faced due to financial struggles. Reports suggest that the financial crisis caused disturbances between his parents, and eventually, they parted ways. Later, the actor's mother was forcibly remarried by her relatives. Kader Khan's life took a difficult turn after his mother's second marriage, as his stepfather mistreated him and frequently made him walk 10 kilometres to earn money. Many media reports even suggested that Kader's family could only afford to eat meals once every three days, leaving them hungry for the rest. A frustrated Kader buried himself in books after his mother told him to study hard and make a life for himself. Kader always had an interest in theatre. While performing in a play, comedian Agha noticed his talent and recommended him to actor Dilip Kumar. Impressed by Kader, Dilip Kumar immediately signed him for his next films, Sagina and Bairaag, marking the beginning of the comedian's career. Kader Khan remained active in films until 2015. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2018 due to supranuclear palsy, a progressive neurological disorder.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Govinda cried with his mother over unpaid grocery bills, I refused to go to the shop anymore
Long before he became Bollywood's beloved Hero No. 1 , Govinda lived through heartbreaking struggles that continue to inspire his fans. 'I Refused to Go to the Shop Anymore.' In a throwback interview from 1997 with India Today, the superstar opened up about a particularly painful memory—when he and his family couldn't afford groceries, and humiliation at the hands of a local shopkeeper bought both him and his mother to tears. Govinda recalled being made to wait for hours by the local grocer, who knew they couldn't pay. 'The baniya used to make me stand for hours because he knew I wouldn't pay for the goods,' Govinda shared. Eventually, the shame became too much for the young actor. 'Once I refused to go to the shop anymore. My mother started crying, and I cried with her,' he recounted. From pain to success Despite facing early financial ruin due to his father Arun Ahuja failed film career, Govinda never gave up on his dream. He debuted in ' Love 86 ' (1986) and quickly rose to stardom with back-to-back hits like Ilzaam, Raja Babu , and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. But the trauma of his early life stayed with him, driving him to dream even bigger. 'People laugh. They say, 'He can't even speak English properly; what, he'll win an Oscar?' But if from nothing I could become Govinda, surely from Govinda I can become something,' he had said. Govinda's personal front Through all the highs and lows, one constant in Govinda's life has been his wife, Sunita Ahuja , whom he married in 1987. Together, they've built a close-knit family with their children, Tina and Yashvardan, proving that behind the screen legend is a man of great strength, humility, and love. Sunita Ahuja Spotted at Mumbai Airport
