Story Of An Actor Who Was Afraid Of Acting In School And At 42 Acting Become His First Love

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6 years ago

December 19, 2019

India

Story Of An Actor Who Was Afraid Of Acting In School And At 42 Acting Become His First Love

Famous actors of Marathi and Hindi cinema, Dr. Shri Ram died on Tuesday, at the age of 92, he breathed his last in Pune. He was also called the real Natsamrat of Marathi theater. But do you know that when he worked in a school play in childhood, he was so scared that he decided to never perform on stage again. In one of his interviews, he revealed some unknown stories of his life.

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Five Unknown Stories Of ShreeRam’s Life

1. Fear Of Acting

He said, “My school (Bhave School, Pune) had a tradition of doing drama. There I had to act at a very young age. But I got scared and messed everything up. Then I decided that again I would not dare to perform on stage. However, during this time I used to watch Marathi play and was a fan of artists like Nanasaheb Pathak, Keshavrao Date, Mama Pendse, and Master Dinanath. During E School I acted with Hollywood giants like Paul Muni, Spencer Tracy, Lauren Oliver, Greta Garbo, Norma Shearer, and Ingrid Bergman. I was applauded, but there was still a fear of acting somewhere in my mind. “

2. Acting Became First Love In Medical College

Dr. Lagoo had told in his interview that when he enrolled in medical college, he did 5 big plays in those five years. For this, he was highly appreciated and praised. This is where acting became his first love. Later he did post-graduation in ENT and started a medical practice. However, during this time he continued his acting journey with the Progressive Dramatics Association. But it was becoming difficult to keep pace with two careers and they had to take a final decision on choosing one. During this time, he spent three years in Africa, where he could not take part in the play. But on returning from there, he decided to become a fulltime actor and said bye-bye to the medical line. It was in 1969 and he was 42 at the time.

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3. 8 Play Flops, Then Natsamrat

According to his interview, when he became a fulltime actor, his first 8 big shows flopped badly. But his acting continued to be appreciated. He was waiting for a perfect break when he got ‘Natsamrat’, a family drama that touched the day. The play was well received and became an overnight star. During this time, his work was also liked in ‘Kachecha Chandra’ and ‘Gidhade’, due to which he remained in the headlines. He later appeared in popular plays like ‘Himalayachi Savli’, ‘Udvast Dharamshala’ and ‘Socrates’.

4. Debut: Marathi Hit, Flop In Hindi

Lagoo made her big-screen debut with the 1972 Marathi film Pinjra. He admitted in the interview that he got work in films only because of the success of the drama. He had said, “The success of the drama brought me into films. My first Marathi film ‘Pinjra’ proved to be a super hit. It was later shot frame-by-frame in Hindi by director V. Shantaram, but the experiment failed badly. “

5. Obligation On Father, Uncle’s Role In Hindi Films

He had said in the interview, “I soon realized in Hindi films that I am obliged to play the role of father or uncle because of delayed entry, strange looks, and commercially determined trends in cinema. I have done more than 150 Worked in Hindi films. But among them select films including ‘Gharonda’, ‘Kinara’, ‘Denial’, ‘Insaaf Ka Taraju’, ‘Saajan Bina Suhagan’, ‘Ek Din Duddha’ and ‘Ek Pal’ It is remembered.

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Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

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1 week ago

May 25, 2026

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Amitabh Bachchan: Shocking Fan Incident Outside Jalsa

Amitabh Bachchan Fan Faints After Hours of Torturous Waiting

The weekly Sunday rite outside the renowned gates of Jalsa is nothing short of profoundly holy. For decades, thousands of deeply moved admirers have gathered like clockwork, hoping for a single glimpse of the iconic megastar.

Yesterday evening, that fierce commitment took a scary and sad turn. A middle-aged guy, who had been standing patiently in the scorching midday sun for more than four hours, collapsed unexpectedly.

He collapsed totally into profound sleep, landing directly on the harsh, unforgiving asphalt road. The happy, chanting crowd fell silent in an instant as reality hit in.

A Heartbreaking Moment of Desperation

According to eyewitnesses, this enthusiast travelled across various states for a two-minute glimpse of his idol. His quivering hands clutched a framed vintage photograph of the superstar.

As the searing midday heat reached its zenith, acute dehydration and utter physical fatigue overtook his body. His feeble knees bowed under the crushing weight of his never-ending, frantic wait.

He fell face first to the ground before anyone could react or grab him. The enormous crowd’s collective, frightened gasp boomed over Juhu’s normally peaceful suburban streets.

Sudden Chaos Outside Jalsa’s Gates

Within seconds, total fear spread among the observers. Fellow supporters quickly dropped their homemade banners and posters, coming to the fallen man’s rescue. Someone desperately sprayed cold water upon his pale, sweating face.

The large security crew stationed outside Amitabh Bachchan’s home acted quickly. They were able to remove the rising, panicked crowd, allowing the choking sufferer to breathe easier.

An emergency ambulance was dispatched immediately, while local volunteers attempted to revive him. In a few startling moments, the atmosphere went from exhilarating exhilaration to total horror.

The Relentless Sunday Evening Madness

Every Sunday evening, the veteran actor gracefully goes onto a high podium at his grand gates. It is a renowned custom that has completely defined Bollywood fan culture over generations.

Passionate admirers will miss meals, risk heavy monsoons, and suffer harsh summer heat waves only to see him wave. It is a profound, emotional bond that defies all reasonable logic.

For this heartbreakingly loyal admirer, the powerful emotional rush combined with severe physical tiredness proved to be a highly perilous, almost lethal combination on the boiling, sweltering concrete.

Security Personnel Scramble to Prevent Tragedy

Local police officers responded promptly to the chaotic scene, attempting to manage the emotionally charged throng. Medical staff administered quick, vital first aid on the scene, examining his critically weak and decreasing pulse.

The comatose man was gingerly put onto a canvas stretcher, still clutching his prized, sweat-soaked image of the actor. He was sent to a local hospital for emergency treatment.

On-duty medics eventually confirmed that he had severe heatstroke and acute, life-threatening dehydration. Fortunately, his medical condition improved after he received repeated IV infusions and intensive, appropriate care.

A Stark Warning for Star-Worshippers

This terrible, tragic episode has generated a heated, much-needed debate about the extreme limits of celebrity worship in India. Blind passion should never result in the death of an innocent person.

Jalsa is an undisputed historical monument to love, but yesterday it served as a grim, sobering lesson. Extreme physical endurance for a brief moment can easily result in a catastrophic medical tragedy.

As thousands of passionate individuals continue to flow to Mumbai every day, the fine line between beautiful appreciation and life-threatening devotion becomes increasingly, dangerously blurred for these fragile worshippers.

Terrifying Boundaries of Human Obsession

The burning passion that motivates these ordinary folks to risk their own health is both wonderful and scary. It emphasises the megastar’s immense, godlike influence over millions of hearts.

While the legendary actor continues to express love to his devoted fans, this dangerous occurrence demonstrates that safety should always come first. No fan should have to bleed or faint on the street in order to catch a passing shadow.

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