Sunidhi and Johnny Lever were talented and
good comedy actors
The pan-India film industry is beset and acknowledged for its many struggle stories, often featuring individuals overcoming adversity to accomplish success..These tales are indeed fascinating and inspiring.
Many actors often reminisce their struggle period prior to being able to make that one breakthrough. For some it comes easy, some have to come a long long way. There are also actors who never dreamt of emerging as celebrities, however, were discovered.
By and large destiny can turn funny at times. It tests patience, makes you stand at the fork in the road and sometimes bestows with bliss. Its a rollercoaster.
Among the many discoveries that let to the making of big actors, are Johnny Lever and Sunidhi Chauhan. Johnny Lever happens to be one of the most talented and loved comedy artists in the history of Indian cinema.
On the other hand, Sunidhi Chauhan has been ruling the hearts for years with her versatility as a singer.
Happenstance, they were reportedly discovered by the late veteran actress.
Johnny Lever Used to Sell Paan
Johnny Lever has never been hesitant in recounting the struggling days he was subjected to as a child.
He had a alcoholic father and owing to financial issues he had to dropout of school after class 7th. Hence, he resorted to doing odd jobs like selling paan, to earn some money.
Right form his school days, he was good at mimicking people. Once, while performing on street, he amused late actress Tabassum’s manager. And that’s how ended up doing her show Tabassum Hit Parade troupe.
Sunidhi Chauhan, knew Tabassum as a three-year-old kid. The actress’s son, Hoshang, once revealed in an interview that Sunidhi was insistent on Tabassum to listen to her singing and even followed her to the washroom during an event. Finally when
Tabassum asked her to sing, she was stunned by her talent. Next she introduced Sunidhi to music composer Kalyanji-Anandji and the rest is history.
Tabassum had been a radio jockey and child actress prior to her stint as the beloved talk show anchor that we remember her as. She also served as the editor of a women’s magazine named ‘Grihalaxmi’ and directed a film in her illustrious career.
Tabassum finally found the success she long aspired for with the launching of her talk show ‘Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan’ on Doordarshan in 1972. It was touted as the first talk show in the history of Indian Television.
News Edit KV Raman
