
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 ...
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 …