Meet actor who lived in slums, was paid only Rs 20 a day for debut film, went on to win National Award, quit acting due to..., now drives auto for survival, name is..
Friday, 4 July 2025 () Shafiq Syed was discovered by Mira Nair in a Bangalore slum. She then offered him a pivotal role in Salaam Bombay for which he was paid just Rs 20 a day and fed a vada for lunch. At just 12 years of age, Shafiq Syed earned immense fame and also won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.
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