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In 1988, a film knocked in theaters, in which the difficulties of the children living on the streets of Mumbai were brought before the people. The film won the Oscar Award. This actor, which has been seen in this film, is running an auto for livelihood today.
New Delhi. The actor who once surprised the whole world with his acting, today the same artist is running an auto to earn two times. We are talking about Shafiq Syed, whose film Salaam Bombay got a journey to the Oscar, but his journey stopped.
Meera Nair’s film ‘Salaam Bombay’, released in 1988, is still in the hearts of cinema lovers. In this film, 12 -year -old Shafiq gave his life in the role of Krishna aka Chai Pav. His face gestures, eyes and pain touched every viewer. He also received the National Award for this great performance.
Today, it is a matter of regret that his life could never be illuminated by the brightness of the film. After Salaam Bombay, he only worked in another film Pahathan (1994) and then disappeared from the industry.
Life was full of struggles in the beginning. After leaving the slum of Bangalore, he wandered in the streets of Mumbai in search of work. Meera Nair chose him for the film, but during the shooting he was given only 20 rupees daily and a vada lunch.
The film became a hit, got the name, received the award, but no further work was found. Neither studies were completed, nor support system was found. Gradually, he returned to Bangalore from Mayanagari and started living by driving an auto.
For some time, he also worked as a camera assistant in Kannada TV, but now his entire focus is on his family and children. He lives in a small house with his mother, wife and four children. Shafiq says, ‘There was a time when there was no responsibility. Now the whole family is dependent on me. ” Although their relationship with films broke, but he is still living with his hard work and honesty.
The actor has written an 180 -page autobiography ‘After Salaam Bombay’ based on his life and hopes that someone makes a film on it. He proudly says, “My salute is more honest than Bombay, Slumdog Millionaire.”
The story of Shafiq Syed reminds us that being talent is not enough. Many incomplete stories are also hidden behind the glare of Bollywood, which are lost in oblivion with time.
