When Satish Kaushik used to work as a cashier

New Delhi, Nov 25 It was 1979 when Satish Kaushik came to Mumbai from Delhi to achieve his dream of becoming an actor, and it took a lot of hard work, dedication to reach where he is today. Looking back at those days, Kaushik reveals he even worked as a cashier before venturing into films.

"It was a big thing to even have a thought of entering Bollywood at that time especially for a person who belongs to a middle class family in Karol Bagh, Delhi. I clearly remember how I worked as a cashier for a year in a textile mill to meet my financial needs. I did not want to sleep on platforms, so I had worked a lot to earn enough to be able to sleep without an empty stomach. I used to receive only Rs 400 a month for that job. After finishing my job, I used to go to Prithvi Theatre and do plays, and then gradually films came my way," he told .

Kaushik, who is also a director and a producer, thanked Mumbai for accepting him with open arms.

"From work to friends and family, this city

( With inputs from IANS )

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