Atul Srivastava, an actor who played Salman Khan's father, is just 4 years older than the actor. The name of this movie is 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Salman liked her work so much that he cast her in his next two films.
Atul Srivastava did Shah Rukh Khan's makeup for the TV show 'Fauji'. The cycle of time was such that many years later he worked with Shah Rukh Khan in the film 'Bhootnath'.
Originally from Lucknow, Atul became completely isolated during the Covid period. His two younger brothers died in this corona. Atul himself was also in bad condition. Anything could have happened. However, he not only beat the disease but also acted in big films one after another. Recently, he was seen in the role of Rajkumar Rao's father in the film 'Stri-2'.
Atul Srivastava's story in Success Story today..
People used to ask me to join an orchestra group as I had a talent for acting since childhood I am a resident of Lucknow. As a child, I used to participate in cultural events held in the streets and squares there. There he used to make people laugh with his jokes. However, as a child I did not understand why people were laughing and why I was making them laugh?
Was in seventh or eighth standard. A gentleman came to me. He used to conduct the biggest orchestra in Kanpur. He said, join our group, you will get Rs 75 per day. I told this to my mother. Ma immediately scolded. Mother said that focus on studies first.
He believed himself to be a great hockey player, but regressed when he learned the truth Along with studies, I also played hockey a lot. He considered himself a great hockey player. One day I went to play among really big people. That day I realized how much water I was in. That day I felt I was not made for hockey. Entertaining people is a good job. I joined theater when I was still in school.
Mother said- do graduation first and other things later I told my mother that I want to go to Bharatendu Natya Academy. Mother said do graduation first, then do whatever you want to do. After completing my graduation, I joined Bharatendu Natya Academy. I topped there, I also got a scholarship of Rs 250.
While persuading Hanumanji to take the ticket, someone brought it and gave it to him Atul Srivastava is an ardent devotee of Lord Hanuman since childhood. As a child, he used to watch movies with his friends. There was no money, but I was sure in my mind that someone would buy a ticket from somewhere and give it to me. Only then would someone actually come and give away tickets at low prices. Well, this might be some compulsion on the part of the ticket seller, but Atul felt that he had received the blessings of Bajrang Bali.
Atul did theater for many years. Meanwhile, he started getting TV shows. In no time he became a big name in the TV world.
The producer increased Atul's fee by 4 times Atul worked in the TV serial 'Kashmakash'. He was getting very little money for this serial. When the producer came to know, he called Atul. The producer asked do you get less money? At first Atul hesitated a bit, then said yes. After this the producer increased Atul's fee by 4 times.
Debut film 'Munnabhai MBBS', shared screen with Sunil Dutt Atul Srivastava played a small role in Sanjay Dutt's cult classic film Munnabhai MBBS. This was his first film. In the very first film, he shared the screen with a veteran actor like Sunil Dutt. He got a call from director Rajkumar Hirani's assistant for this film. Till then Atul did not know who Rajkumar Hirani was. When Atul signed the film, Shah Rukh Khan was cast in place of Sanjay Dutt. Later he refused and Sanjay Dutt became the finalist.
Salman Khan laughed a lot seeing Atul's acting Atul played the role of Salman Khan's father in the film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. Salman laughed a lot and was impressed by his acting. When the casting of 'Dabangg 3' was going on, Salman called her personally and offered her the role. In 'Dabangg-3', Atul became the maternal uncle of the film's actress Sai Manjrekar.
Suddenly the father had many roles Although Atul's role in 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' was small, but the audience liked that small role a lot. Perhaps for this reason he got many fatherly roles over the next few years. He played the role of Kartik Aryan's father in the film 'Lukachupi'. His role was big in this film. Then he played Rajkumar Rao's father in both parts of Stree. Scenes from 'Stree' were also cut in both the parts.
The worst moment of Corona's life, death of two brothers Atul was shooting a film on film. He was getting good roles and exposure in all the films. Then came covid, this period was worst for him. He was preceded in death by two younger brothers. He himself was also corona positive and stayed in the hospital for several days. His health also deteriorated.
The house of both the brothers became deserted Both of Atul's brothers lived on rent in Mumbai's Malad area. After his death, the landlord repeatedly asked him to vacate the house. Atul did not dare to go there. He continued to pay the rent in this manner for several months. Later one day we went to vacate the house. People gathered around. Atul gave closets to some and clothes to others. The people of Mohalla loved both Atul's brothers very much. He wanted to keep some of his mementos. Atul did not disappoint him.
Friends say take a car, Atul was happy to travel in a rickshaw Atul said that he does not like the world of show offs. He also bought cars only when he felt the need. When I became a bit successful, my friends would ask me to buy a car, says Atul. I was traveling by auto at that time. Friends used to say that if you are an actor, if you travel in a car, it will be expensive. I said what's the use of Vat if I don't know how to act. Later, when I started having problems while traveling, I bought a car.
Never demanded more money from producers, which I am happy with Atul Srivastava is one of those rare actors who values art more than money. Atul said, I have never given importance to money in life. He continued to film with whatever amount the producers gave him. I have also worked in many films whose budget was in crores, but I got very little money accordingly. Whatever the budget, producers always say that they are short of funds.
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