Aayush Sharma Reflects on Father's Dismissive Reaction to His Acting Aspirations
Aayush Sharma says father mocked his acting dream, refused to invest in his launch: ‘Won’t pay even ₹50 to watch you'
Hindustan Times
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Aayush Sharma, actor and brother-in-law of Salman Khan, shared his father's harsh criticism of his acting dreams during a conversation with Cyrus Broacha. His father, Anil Sharma, dismissed Aayush's ambitions, stating he wouldn't pay to watch him act, leading to a strained relationship as Aayush pursued his career in Mumbai.
- 01Aayush Sharma's father, Anil Sharma, strongly opposed his acting aspirations.
- 02Aayush initially disguised his move to Mumbai as a study opportunity.
- 03His father criticized Aayush's looks and talent, stating he wouldn't pay to watch him act.
- 04Despite his father's disapproval, Aayush pursued acting and faced financial struggles.
- 05Aayush's family has a political background, with his father serving in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
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Aayush Sharma, the actor and brother-in-law of Bollywood star Salman Khan, recently recounted his father's harsh reaction to his ambitions of becoming an actor during a conversation with Cyrus Broacha. Initially, Aayush kept his acting dreams secret, moving to Mumbai under the guise of studying at Jai Hind College. However, his focus shifted to acting workshops, resulting in a significant drop in his college attendance. When the college contacted his father, Anil Sharma, who is a politician and businessman from Himachal Pradesh, he expressed his disappointment upon learning of Aayush's true intentions. During their conversation, Aayush revealed his aspirations, but his father bluntly criticized him, stating he lacked the looks and talent to succeed in acting. Anil Sharma even remarked, “I am not going to pay even ₹50 to watch you on screen,” and suggested Aayush return home to manage the family business. Despite the lack of support, Aayush continued to pursue his dreams, facing financial difficulties along the way. He made his Bollywood debut in 2018 with the film 'Loveyatri,' which was produced by Salman Khan but did not perform well at the box office. Aayush has since appeared in other films, but none have achieved significant success.
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