When I survived on two rupee biscuit packets!

A page from the personal diary of Gurmeet Choudhary
Gurmeet Choudhary

A page from the personal diary of Gurmeet Choudhary

One incident that continues to remain fresh in my memory is the day I landed in Mumbai. I have had a struggle as I do not belong to a filmi background. My father has served the army and when I told them what I intended to do; it wasn’t that they did not support me but I was all alone in Mumbai. I had no money in my pocket and I had enrolled myself in an acting course for two-three months. The only help I had were my friends. I owe a lot to them. They helped me out during my struggle period.

When I had no money I could not even afford three square meals per day. I survived the whole day on a two-rupee biscuit packet. Every time I would eat them, I would promise myself I will work harder to afford proper meals. I will make myself much stronger. You know sometime you have that feeling deep within you that you have to prove yourself, it was what I used to feel everyday for those two months when I used to starve myself.

I remember the first time I landed on Mumbai station I touched the ground just like I do when I visit a temple. I knew it was my karma bhoomi where I had to make a mark for myself. I used to live alone but I had my friends for company. They used to go out and have fun while I used to stay back and practice all by myself. I still remember I used to have Rs 30 in my pocket and travelling from Colaba to Andheri would cost Rs 9. My friends had a bike and I would travel with them sometimes.

I always believed that when you launch a new kid acting doesn’t always come naturally to him. It is a slow learning process. Therefore before Ramayana I decided to do small roles, a scene or two, an episode here and there. I prepared myself and developed as an actor. That was when I met Debina (Bonnerjee). She has played a major role in my life and has a definite hand in whatever I am today. She supported me like a family member during my testing times and stood by me. I owe a lot of my success to her.

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Submitted by GurmeetChoudhary on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 18:41

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innocent wish's picture

a heart touching journey of yourz of success....u have definitely proved yourself n will keep proving... n i think u r one of those golden personalities which don't forget their loved ones even after success...hats off to u!!!! carry on ur hard work....you will always succeed.......my prayers r with u........
Love is in the A!R's picture

WoW ....... Heart touching journey .. you have done a great work in your serials ..... and we all know that you have proved yourself as a good actor ... LoVe YoU MaAn .....
AKANKSHA's picture

dat is called a real hard work to achieve ur dreams in life..... nd u did dat...move on with same attitude ur vieweres are alwaz wid u...:)
GreatFanOfYours's picture

You have proved yourself n ur endless efforts have brought success to you.... Its great to knw dat ur so down to earth wch is a rare quality...Jus let dat b within you, alwz n see hw far you go... I jus wish you all d best 4m ma heart..
apeksha's picture

your story gives me anergy and excitement to do something in my own life you will b my role model defiinately.. you so strong yar
krati's picture

u r an inspiration 4 me
sia kapoor's picture

ur story is a inspiration 4 everyone who want 2 do something in lyf nd work harder nd harder 4 achieving their goals........a big salute 2 u yar.........
ZR Oni's picture

you are a role model for all. take care....
sushma chowdhary's picture

ur really an inspiration for present generation who want to spend their life lavishly. really ur my inspiration . therz a lots of thing to learn from u ur such hard worker tat showz in ur work. really u r a true inspiration for me love u gurmeet
geeet's picture

it is inspiring.....bt d most imp thng is(which i lyk in u the best)is dat u never 4gt 2 mention debina in any of ur interviews...seriously man hats off 2 u...i hope u achieve all ur goals...al ur dreams may come true...

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