After Lalit Modi's 'diamond digger' remark on Sushmita Sen, director Vikram Bhatt recalls dating Miss Universe while being broke: 'I didn't have money to even buy poison'Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt recently revealed he was financially struggling while dating Sushmita Sen, even struggling to afford basic items. He...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
At 14, he washed auto-rickshaws for a living. Now he shares the stage with AR Rahman and Honey Singh. Mumbai choreographer's inspiring journey is a reminder to never give up on your dreamsFrom cleaning auto-rickshaws at 14 to choreographing for global stars, Jitesh Dhuriya's journey is a testament to unwavering dreams. Facing...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Bollywood gave her fame, but not security: Amitabh Bachchan's co-star worked with biggest stars. But spent her final years in loneliness and financial struggleVeteran actress Achala Sachdev, known for her roles in iconic films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, DDLJ, and Waqt, spent her final years in...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Top India survey reveals dark reality of workers in entertainment industry that pays crores to superstars like Ranveer, Shah Rukh, Salman and AamirTop India survey shows Bollywood workers face 50–60% pay cuts, job scarcity and delayed payments amid industry slowdown. Behind-the-scenes ...
19 May, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Despite being cinema's most iconic villain, Sholay actor struggled to pay Rs 400 after wife’s childbirth. Now, his son claims Bollywood never returned Rs 1.27 crore owed to his fatherAmjad Khan's son, Shadaab Khan, recently revealed that the film industry owed his late father Rs 1.27 crore at the time of his death in 199...
16 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
From Shah Rukh Khan losing his parents young to Amitabh Bachchan restarting career in 50s: Ankur Warikoo shares 5 lessons he learned from Bollywood actorsAnkur Warikoo shared insights on Bollywood stars' hidden struggles. Shah Rukh Khan overcame tragedy and lack of connections. Amitabh Bachch...
13 May, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
She came to Mumbai with just Rs 4,500 and her little son. Today, he is Bollywood’s superstar with a Rs 585 crore blockbusterNeelima Azeem recently opened up about the difficult years after her divorce from Pankaj Kapur, revealing that she came to Mumbai in 1990 w...
11 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
6 people, 1 bedroom, no shoes: Dhurandhar 2 singer Jasmine Sandlas on early struggles before Bollywood breakSinger Jasmine Sandlas faced immense hardship after moving to the US. Her family endured poverty, with her parents working multiple jobs. M...
11 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
'We lost it all overnight': Farah Khan recalls grandfather once owned Mumbai's prime area. Her father died with Rs 30 in his pocket. What is her net worth now?Farah Khan recently opened up about her family’s journey from wealth to poverty. Her grandfather once owned prime Mumbai land, while her fa...
05 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Once Salman Khan's heroine, she was abandoned by her husband after a cancer diagnosis. Later, she moved into a chawl and worked as a maid. What is Pooja Dadwal doing now?Once a Bollywood actress who shared screen space with Salman Khan, Pooja Dadwal now leads a modest life in a Mumbai chawl. After facing hea...
03 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
From Salman Khan’s co-star to survival in a Mumbai chawl: Veergati actress Pooja Dadwal now runs a small tiffin serviceOnce a Bollywood actress who debuted alongside Salman Khan, Pooja Dadwal now runs a modest tiffin service from a small Mumbai chawl. After ...
03 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
‘Survived on biscuits, felt like crying’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Bollywood rejections before Gangs of WasseypurNawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his versatile roles, recently shared his early career struggles, including financial hardship and repeated r...
02 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Actor who worked with Naseeruddin Shah’s wife turned to farming but ended up with Rs 2 crore debtRajesh Kumar has shared that he is gradually recovering from the Rs 2 crore debt he incurred after his farming venture failed during the pa...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Actor Aayush Sharma reveals is father once cut off financial support when he wanted to pursue acting: ‘I had just Rs 20 left….’Aayush Sharma revealed his family's strong discouragement of his acting ambitions, particularly from his father, who refused financial back...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Once he had only Rs 18 in his bank account and survived on biscuits. Today he is a well-known actor with a film that earned over Rs 874 crore globallyRajkummar Rao faced severe financial hardship in Mumbai before achieving stardom. He survived on basic food and relied on family support. H...
04 Apr, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Bollywood superstar, worth Rs 400 crore, once slept on footpaths, was disrespected for his skin colour. Today, he owns over 16 bungalowsMithun Chakraborty, known as Disco Dancer, faced early life challenges. He was involved in the Naxalite movement. He overcame tragedy and t...
19 Aug, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
Actor who worked with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR says his 'life went into gutter' after Bollywood debutRonit Roy opened up about the struggles he faced early in his career, revealing that despite his successful debut, he was left without work...
03 Apr, 2025, 12.07 PM IST