Did you know Aishwarya Rai's co-star Mirza Abbas Ali once went bankrupt, worked as a toilet cleaner?

People often say that success should make you humble because failure can lead stars to do things they later regret. Many dream of becoming famous, and one such actor was Mirza Abbas Ali. He worked hard and became popular in the '90s, even acting with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. But his fame didn’t last. He got carried away with success, which led to his downfall and ended his acting career.
Life in New Zealand After Bankruptcy
According to a report by DNA, Mirza is currently living a quiet life in New Zealand. After going bankrupt, he reportedly worked as a toilet cleaner and taxi driver. Once a well-known actor, Mirza had worked with stars like Mammootty, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Tabu. He gained fame after his debut film and spent around 20 years in the industry. He also had a small role in Shah Rukh Khan and Kamal Haasan's film Hey Ram.

His Big Break with Tamil Cinema's Finest
Mirza got his big break in the romantic drama Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), where he starred alongside Aishwarya Rai, Mammootty, Ajith Kumar, and Tabu. He was then seen as a rising star in Tamil cinema. He made his acting debut with the hit Tamil film Kadhal Desam, which received both critical and commercial praise. Before acting, Mirza began his career as a model in 1996. He went on to appear in several South Indian films like Priya O Priya, Rajahamsa, Raja, Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu, Suyamvaram, and Padayappa.
Career Crash and Financial Struggles
According to a DNA report, Abbas rose to fame overnight after doing a Tamil film with Tabu. However, his career went downhill when his films started failing at the box office. With no work offers, Abbas faced a major financial crisis. In an interview, he admitted he couldn’t even afford rent, which led him to move to New Zealand. There, he had to take up odd jobs like working as a toilet cleaner and mechanic to survive.

Abbas was born on May 21, 1975, in West Bengal. Though his father wanted him to become a mechanical engineer, Abbas was drawn to the glamour world. He entered modelling in 1995, which led to his film career. He worked in the industry for nearly 20 years. His song Chui Mui Si Tum Lagti Ho with Preeti Jhangiani became a big hit.