There are many stars in Bollywood who tried to commit suicide for some reason or the other, but today they are one of the popular stars of the entertainment industry who are also known for their strong acting and memorable roles. Today we are going to talk about one such Bollywood actor whose childhood was spent in poverty, but he had to struggle a lot in his life to reach the position he is in today. The actor who makes the world laugh with his mimicry and brilliant comedy is one of the most popular comedians in Indian showbiz today. His real name is John Prakash Rao Janumala. Can you guess who he is, about whose struggle very few people know?
Johnny Lever did not have money to eat
Today we are talking about the brilliant actor and comedy king of Bollywood Johnny Lever who has made a special place in the hearts of the people. You must have always seen the actor in a mood of fun and frolic, but knowing the pain and suffering of his life will bring tears to your eyes. Let us tell you that many people know very well about his struggle. Before earning name and fame, Johnny’s life was full of struggles. His family had to suffer a lot due to his father being an alcoholic. In Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Johnny revealed that, ‘We used to ask our uncle for money for groceries. We felt bad asking our aunt for money again and again.’
Attempted suicide at the age of 13
He further explained how initially he started working after 7th class to support his family along with his schooling. The actor said, ‘I lived in a slum so when I came back from school, I used to work at a liquor shop. Whatever money I earned, I used to give it for household expenses… Not only this, I also used to sell pens and sometimes used to imitate Ashok Kumar and some actors to earn money.’ When Johnny Lever got upset with his life, he sat on the railway track at the age of 13 to commit suicide.
Career of the Comedy King of Bollywood
Johnny started his showbiz career with Rajendra Kumar’s 1981 film ‘Yeh Rishta Na Toote’ and since then he has never looked back. The actor has shared the screen with Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan and many other stars of the country.
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