Actor Aayush Sharma Reveals Father Cut Off Financial Support When He Wanted to Pursue Acting: ‘I Had Just Rs 20 Left….’ Aayush Sharma, the actor known for his roles in Bollywood films like Loveyatri (2018) and Ruslaan (2024), recently shared the challenging journey that led him to the film industry. His story highlights the personal and financial struggles he faced when pursuing his passion for acting, despite his family’s strong opposition. Sharma revealed that his father, who initially supported his education, eventually withdrew financial backing after realizing his son’s ambitions were not aligned with the family’s expectations. Sharma’s path to Bollywood began with a move to Mumbai, where he enrolled in a Bachelor of Management Studies program at Jai Hind College. During this time, he lived comfortably, renting an apartment in Bandra, employing domestic help, and even convincing his father to purchase a car for him. However, his focus quickly shifted from academics to exploring acting. He began attending professional workshops, which led to a significant decline in his college attendance. This prompted the college authorities to contact his father in Himachal Pradesh, sparking a tense confrontation. The father, who had initially taken pride in his son’s move to Mumbai as a step toward a successful future, became concerned when he learned about Sharma’s low attendance. During the meeting, Sharma finally admitted his true aspiration: to become an actor. His father’s reaction was harsh and discouraging. He criticized Sharma’s physical appearance, personality, and overall suitability for the film industry, drawing comparisons to legendary stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra. The father made it clear he did not see his son fitting into the Bollywood elite or succeeding as a leading man.#himachal_pradesh #aayush_sharma #jai_hind_college #salman_khan_films #bandra
‘Who Will Come to Watch You?’: Aayush Sharma On Father Calling Him A ‘Lame Horse’ Aayush Sharma has opened up about the challenges he faced while pursuing his acting career, including his father’s harsh rejection of his dreams. The actor revealed that his father not only dismissed his aspirations but also refused to support him financially, even cutting off his resources after he failed to meet academic expectations. The father’s blunt criticism, which included calling Aayush a “lame horse,” left the actor in a difficult position, forcing him to navigate the struggles of survival in Mumbai. Aayush’s journey began when he moved to the city under the pretense of studying, enrolling in a BMS course at Jai Hind College. While he maintained a comfortable life in Bandra with a rented apartment, a car, and domestic help, he secretly pursued acting, attending workshops without informing his family. However, his academic performance suffered as he prioritized his passion for the craft. When his attendance dropped drastically, the college contacted his father in Himachal Pradesh, leading to a confrontation. “My father was called by the college and told that your son’s attendance is 9 percent,” Aayush recalled. “My dad came to Mumbai—he was quite ashamed. My mom was also upset and said, ‘What have we not given you—we gave you a house, a car, and you’ve brought us shame. We told the entire family that our child is going to Mumbai and will make something of himself.’” During this meeting, Aayush finally confessed to his father about his ambitions. The father’s reaction was brutal. He dismissed Aayush’s potential entirely, stating, “Neither are you tall, nor do you have a physique, nor do you have a voice, nor are you good-looking. You have no personality whatsoever. When you walk on the road, nobody looks at you.#father #himachal_pradesh #aayush_sharma #jai_hind_college #salman_khan_films
Aayush Sharma Reveals Comfortable Start in Bollywood, Rejects "Struggle" Narrative Actor Aayush Sharma has shared candid insights into his early days in Bollywood, challenging the common perception of an "outsider struggle" in the industry. Before his debut with Loveyatri (2018), produced by Salman Khan Films, Sharma admitted he arrived in Mumbai with financial stability and a comfortable lifestyle, far from the typical narrative of hardship. The actor, married to Arpita Khan, comes from a politically influential family. He is the son of BJP leader Anil Sharma, an MLA from Mandi, and the grandson of former Union Minister Sukh Ram. In a conversation with Cyrus Broacha, Sharma described his transition to Mumbai as driven by a singular ambition: to become a hero. He enrolled at Jai Hind College and relocated to the city, but his early days were marked by ease rather than struggle. "I didn’t struggle, I can’t even glorify it," he said, emphasizing that his journey was not defined by hardship. Sharma recounted his lifestyle in Bandra, where he lived in a spacious apartment with amenities like an Xbox and a house help. "The first battle was where I had to reside," he explained. He convinced his father to allow him to live independently, securing a solo apartment in Superstar Apartments, Perry Cross Road. "Life was good," he said, highlighting his comfort in a setting many associate with success rather than struggle. His experience with Mumbai’s local trains was brief and uneventful. "I experienced the Mumbai train for one day. I was pushed into the train and very soon I was about to be pushed out. So I was like, ‘ye nahi ho payega.’" This led him to opt for a more convenient alternative: a Maruti Ritz car, which he still owns.#aayush_sharma #arpita_khan #jai_hind_college #salman_khan_films #superstar_apartments
