Financial Difficulties  

Discover the inspiring journeys of six Bollywood actors who once faced homelessness and financial struggles. Their perseverance and hard work led them to remarkable success in the film industry.
 

Ashfaque Chunawala, born in a modest family in the Oshiwara region of Mumbai, had to leave his studies after class 10 due to financial difficulties. He endured numerous challenges in his life, and today, he makes Rs 36 crore in a year and owns a fleet of 400 cars.

With a hope for a better life, Sonika decided to establish her own business. In the initial days, she faced financial difficulties, but she persevered and began making profits.

Prakhar lost his mother during his class 11. Shortly after, his father was paralyzed, and amidst the family’s financial difficulties and the added responsibility of caring for his father, he faced immense pressure.

Due to financial difficulties, Prakash Rao couldn’t complete his studies. His dedication to education led him to convert two rooms into a school in 2000 for slum children. Prakash utilized the earnings from the tea shop to support the children’s education. In recognition to his remarkable efforts, he received the Padma Shri award in 2019.

Unlike many online personalities who capitalise on the enthusiasm of young sports fans for monetary gains, VSG stands out with his authentic love for cricket. 

Aamir Qutub faced financial difficulties while pursuing his MBA in Australia. To survive in a foreign land, he even worked as a sweeper and a newspaper distributor. Finally, Aamir got a job at a company where he successfully progressed to establish his own company. Today, Aamir’s company Entreprise Monkey has a turnover of Rs 10 crore.  

Kailash Katkar, originally a resident of Maharashtra, had to discontinue his studies due to financial difficulties. He took up a job at a repair shop with a monthly salary of Rs 400. After gaining insights about the business world and the advancing technology, he launched his first cyber security company called Quick Heal Antivirus in 1993, along with his brother.

Chef Zulfiqar Hussain is a famous chef from Lucknow. His father used to work in the railways. The family faced financial difficulties and lived in a small house.  Zulfiqar received his education through a scholarship. He gained valuable experience working with some of the world’s leading chefs in Dubai. After returning to Lucknow, he became a consultant for approximately 30 to 35 hotels, restaurants, and clubs. In 2018, he established his own company.

Sonali Waghri is a mehndi artist from Kolhapur, Maharashtra. She started working at the age of 10 and had to discontinue her studies due to financial difficulties. Today, she has massive following on Instagram and receives love from her fans. 

The titanic figure in Indian cinema, Amitabh Bachchan’s revival from a humongous debt of Rs 90 crore is the classic rise of the phoenix from the ashes, an anecdote of strong inspirational value