EXCLUSIVE: Chunky Panday on resuming work in Bollywood after returning from Bangladesh: Phirse Zero se hi start karna pada

Chunky Panday is one of the popular actors in Bollywood. Chunky made a mark for himself in the industry on his own. The actor’s journey in the film industry wasn’t an easy ride. His journey has its ups and downs. Talking about the lows, there was a time in his career when he moved to Bangladesh. Now, in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble for the latest episode of Memory Lane, Chunky shared that he had a great time in Bangladesh. During the conversation, Chunky recalled his initial struggles after returning from Bangladesh. The actor admitted he had to start again from the bottom.

Recalling his time in Bangladesh, Chunky said, “I had a great time in Bangladesh. Great producers, directors, co-stars; woh ek bohot hi beautiful chapter in my life. It was really beautiful.”

Chunky added, “Jab yaha aya mein toh mujhe phirse zero se hi start karna pada. Mujhe phirse wohi offices mein chakkar katne pade. I remember I went to Ram Gopal Varma ji, then Harry Baweja gave me a break with Qayamat and I got a few roles. And then finally Subhash ji ne mujhe mauka dia in Apna Sapna Money Money, that ‘Oh Sahab ji’ that Nepali character and of course came the iconic ‘Aakhri Pasta’ with Sajid Nadiadwala (When I came here I had to start again from Zero. I had to go around the same offices again. I remember I went to Ram Gopal Varma, then Harry Baweja gave me a break with Qayamat and I got a few roles. And then finally Subhash gave me a role in Apna Sapna Money Money, that ‘Oh Sahab ji’ that Nepali character and of course the iconic ‘Aakhri pasta’ with Sajid Nadiadwala)”

 

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The actor added, “It’s been a journey. There’s been innings in it. But I have also changed as a person. Mujhe yaad hai jab mein Mumbai mein aaya toh mein soch raha tha sirf meri filmein chale, baaki ki filmein logon ki nahin chale (I remember when I came back to Mumbai, I was thinking only my films should work and others shouldn’t) But now I’ve grown up. I’ve become more mature. I enjoy watching other people also succeeding and it gives me happiness. Jab humare baradri ke log (When our community members) they succeed it’s a great feeling and one should be like that. You should enjoy other people’s success. You should celebrate life. Life is not all about your celebration, it’s about celebrating with the world also and in that way you’re happy.”

Chunky has been a part of films like Aag Hi Aag, Tezaab, Kasam Vardi Kee, Gola Barood, Lootere, Om Shanti Om, and Housefull 3 among others.

Check out the entire conversation here-

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