This actor made his debut with the legendary Rekha yet still couldn’t make it and became Madhuri Dixit’s driver, Find out more about this personality

The world of acting and cinema is extremely unpredictable. Various names from all across the nation come to Mumbai in search of hopes and dreams to kickstart their careers in acting; however, many end up returning empty-handed. One such personality is this actor. He starred alongside Rekha in 1984 and then still went to work alongside some of the most popular and well-known names in the Bollywood industry, such as Madhuri Dixit, Padmini Kolhapure, and Dimple Kapadia.
The actor then went on to work on more and more projects; however, none of his films came out to be successful and were considered flops at the time. While his start in the industry was powerful, the time in between was a downward ride; currently, this actor has managed to redeem himself. He recently went viral for his role in the popular online series titled ‘Heeramandi’.
Well, the answer to a long weekend question is Shekhar Suman! Yes, that’s right, Suman, once a popular star in the film industry, completely disappeared from the screen and then returned with a bang. This actor’s journey, along with his skill set, is a testament to how not giving up works out in the end. Shekhar, who was well known for his acting prowess, once even acted as Madhuri Dixit’s driver! Yes, he used to, at one point in his life, drop off and pick up the actress from her home and film sets!
Shekhar Suman’s first film, titled ‘Utsav’, involved some of the biggest names in the industry at the time. He starred alongside Rekha in a movie that was produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad. According to India.com, the actor did not even need to put too much effort into acquiring the role. In an interview with famous TV show host Siddharth Kannan, the ‘Heeramandi’ actor shared that “This was perhaps the most incredible break for any newcomer in Indian cinema. Within just 15 days, I was signed for the film, barely unpacking my bags before I found myself shooting alongside Rekha just two months later. I will always be grateful to Shashi Kapoor, Girish Karnad, and Rekha.”
Going back to his days as Madhuri’s driver, Suman also shared in another interview that before ‘Utsav’, he was starring in another film with Madhuri Dixit titled ‘Manav Hatya’. Due to its low budget, the actor would often use his bike to pick up and drop off the actress for her shoots.
The actor failed to score well in the film industry when most of his projects flopped around 1989. This made cement transfer on to this world of television where he finally found success. The actor became a popular name in the TV industry and worked on various renowned shows. He even started his own talk show titled ‘Movers and Shakers’.
The actor has faced a lot of hardships in his life, yet still he managed to come out on top. He is one such of the various inspirational stories that are a part of the Bollywood industry at large.