Anurag Kashyap Has This to Say on Gulaal Actor Savi Sidhu Struggling to Make Ends Meet – Read Tweets
In a series of tweets, the film-maker talks about how not just Sidhu, but quite a few known actors are known to take up supplementary jobs to support themselves financially.
Film Companion Hindi ran a story on how actor Savi Sidhu is working as a security guard to make ends meet, while also financing his acting aspirations. In the interview, Sidhu doesn't blame anyone for his condition, rather that, the money he makes from his acting assignments wasn't enough to take care of his health and home needs. Savi Siddhu has acted in a couple of popular movies like Gulaal and Black Friday. Gulaal Actor Savi Sidhu Becomes Security Guard to Earn Money to Kickstart His Acting Career Again – Watch Video.
These movies were directed by Anurag Kashyap. So a few publications reached out to the director, asking his views on the story. Perhaps frustrated that he is being made responsible for ignoring an actor who worked in his films, Anurag took to Twitter to clear his side. In a series of tweets, the film-maker talks about how not just Sidhu, but quite a few known actors are known to take up supplementary jobs to support themselves financially. Not Just Gulaal Actor Savi Sidhu, 5 More Heart-Rending Stories of Forgotten Bollywood Celebs Who Struggled in Penury.
Kashyap also mentioned that he has a deep respect for Sidhu that he has chosen to live with dignity and not end up like other out-of-work actors who resorted to alcoholism. Lastly, he says that if the public really cares about these actors, then they should watch their movies in theatres.
Check out Anurag Kashyap's tweets on Savi Siddhu:
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So do you agree with Anurag Kashyap's views on Savi Sidhu? Is it right to blame the director for the actor's financial situation? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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