Shah Rukh Khan’s Baazigar (1993) remains an iconic Bollywood thriller. However, not every cast member enjoyed the fruits of its success. Adi Irani, who portrayed Vicky Malhotra in the film, recently shared a heart-wrenching account of his financial struggles in the years that followed. Despite being part of a hit movie alongside SRK and Kajol, Adi faced hardships that left him unable to afford even basic necessities for his family. In a candid interview with Filmytantra Media, Adi Irani, brother of veteran actress Aruna Irani, reflected on his post-Baazigar life.
Adi Irani recalls struggling to buy milk for daughter after Shah Rukh Khan starrer Baazigar success: “I used to lie…”
A Father’s Struggle: Couldn’t Afford Milk for His Daughter
Adi Irani’s revelations paint a stark picture of his financial woes. Recalling the birth of his first daughter in 1995, he said, “My first daughter was born in 1995, and at that point in time, milk cost Rs 5, and sometimes I did not even have that.”
To make ends meet, Adi relied on a borrowed scooter from a friend to scour the city for job opportunities. “Every day I had to go out into the city and meet people for jobs and roles,” he shared. However, even this lifeline came with its own challenges. “Sometimes I did not even have money to fill up the tank,” he admitted. On days when petrol was out of reach, Adi resorted to walking to the bus stop, a humbling experience for an actor who had once shared the screen with Bollywood’s biggest names.
Hiding the Truth: Sneaking Home From the Bus Stop
He recounted how he would walk to the bus stop when he couldn’t afford fuel, only to face curious onlookers. “People used to ask me, ‘What are you doing at a bus stop?’ and I used to lie and say that I was just waiting for a friend,” he said. When pressed further with questions like, “Why would you need to travel on a bus?” Adi would quietly slip away, sneaking back home to avoid further scrutiny.
Refusing Help From Sister Aruna Irani
Adi Irani’s struggles were not unknown to his family, particularly his sister, Aruna Irani, a well-known actress in her own right. When asked if she offered support, Adi revealed, “My sister knew about my situation and offered her help many times, but I refused.” His decision stemmed from a sense of independence and responsibility. “I am her brother, but that doesn’t mean that she will take care of me all her life; that was my own struggle, and moreover, she had a family of her own to care for,” he explained.
Adi Irani’s acting credits extend beyond Baazigar. He also appeared in Salman Khan and Preity Zinta’s Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) and Welcome (2007), among other projects.
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