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This actor used to eat lunch for 6 rupees, this was his first salary after doing his MBA, today he rules over millions of hearts
Actor First Salary: Bollywood actors have worked very hard to make their place in the industry. There is an actor who used to have lunch for 6 rupees during his struggling days.
Actor Struggle: Many actors in bollywood used to follow some other career before entering the industry. When he entered the industry, he struggled a lot to make his mark but today this actor is ruling over millions of hearts. The actor we are talking about is none other than john Abraham. john is busy these days promoting his upcoming film Veda. This film is set to release in theaters on 15 August. john made his debut with the film Jism but he got real recognition by playing the villain in Dhoom. john has remembered his old days during the promotion. He told in an interview that there was a time when he used to spend only 6 rupees on his lunch. John recalled his old days in YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia's podcast. He told about his days of struggle before entering Bollywood. Which very few people would know about.
This was his first salary
John said that after doing an MBA, he joined a company for which he got his first salary of Rs 6500. After that, he was promoted as a media planner in an advertising agency. john further said that he participated in the Gladrags Manhunt competition in 1999, where he was judged by Shahrukh Khan, Gauri Khan, karan johar, and karan Kapoor.
Lunch used to cost this much
John, whose salary was Rs 11,500 at that time, won the competition and got Rs 40,000. john was very happy after winning such a big amount. He used to run his expenses with very little money. john said- My expenses were very low. I used to eat chapati and dal fry at lunch. My food cost was only 6 rupees 25 paise. I used to have breakfast at home and did not have dinner because I used to get late while working in the office. Apart from food, my expenses were on my bike and petrol.
Now he rules people's hearts
John has made his place in the industry by working hard. Fans eagerly wait for his films. Now fans are waiting for his Veda. This film will be released in theatres on 15th August. Sharvari Wagh, tamannaah bhatia, and abhishek banerjee will be seen in lead roles along with john in this film. This film is going to be full of action.