Shafiq Syed with Irfan Khan.
Films around the world are a source of entertainment for the audience. Different jorna films are released. Many people like films based on true events and many people romantic, thriller and action. Many films earn a lot, while there are many films that become the first choice of critics. Today we will talk about a film that was directed by Meera Nair and released in 1988. The film did not earn any bumper. It did not even get a lot of headlines after its release, but after years the film is counted in Cult cinema. The story of a young child was shown in this film, in the past years, this story has caught the attention of every cinematographer.
Was done with veterans
The lead hero of this film was a small child. The 12 -year -old child played an important role in this short film, for which he received the National Film Award in Best Child category. You must be feeling that by now this child artist must have grown up and become a famous star. Must have become rich by earning a lot of money, but everything with this child was his vigilance and nothing was special last year. The child we are talking about is none other than Shafiq Syed. At the age of just 12, Shafiq emerged as a child artist. He was first seen in ‘Salaam Bombay’ released in 1988. Despite star-stamped actors like Nana Patekar, Raghuveer Yadav, Irrfan Khan and Anita Kanwar, Shafiq was a special talent in the film. The story of the film was around him. After earning a name in Bollywood, Shafiq has now disappeared from the industry.
Salaam Bombay’s Chapu.
This is how the role was found in the film
Meera Nair’s film ‘Salaam Bombay’ was nominated for the Oscar from India. Shafiq Syed was the center of attraction of this film. He was seen in the lead role in Salaam Bombay. Shortly thereafter, Shafiq again appeared in Meera Nair’s film ‘Kite’ which was released in 1994. He then returned to his city Bangalore. Shafiq Syed was born and raised in the slums of Bangalore. Shafiq Syed ran away from home with his friends and came to Mumbai. In his early years, Shafiq lived on the footpath near Churchgate railway station. Director Meera Nair Nazar fell on her there and then she asked her to work in her film. He was ready for this film. For this, he received Rs 20 per day as fees. Meera also promised him to give lunch.
Shafiq Syed, the lead child artist of Salaam Bombay.
Now living such a life
After ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ became popular all over India, people recalled ‘Salaam Bombay’ again and became a favorite of the Chapu people and was played by Shafiq. Later it was discovered that Shafiq Syed was running autos in Bangalore to run his daily expenses. Even today, Shafiq runs autorickshaw. In between, he does small tasks with the production unit of Kannada TV show. In an old interview to Telegraph, Shafiq Syed had given his response to running the auto. He had said, ‘I had to take care of the family. In 1987, I had no such responsibility. Shafiq Syed is married and lives in a town 30 km from Bangalore with his wife, mother and three sons and a daughter. He is still looking for success.
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