New Delhi .Comedian Sudesh Lehri has his own identity in the entertainment industry today. There was a time in his life when it was very difficult to meet the needs of the family. Due to financial hardship, he had to do many types of work since childhood. Sometimes worked at a tea shop, and sometimes delivered tea to factories. Along with selling kulfi, he also made halwa, barfi and samosas. The change seen in his life today is the story of a long struggle.
Recalling his days of struggle, Sudesh Lahiri had said that the financial condition of the family was so bad that many times there were not enough resources even to make tea at home. He had to look for work at an early age. He didn't even have slippers to wear. While working at a tea shop, he used to deliver tea to nearby factories. Sometimes on the way, he would buy some tea in a cup from a shop and drink it and then clean the cup and return it.
He also worked in shoe and car factories. While doing different jobs, he closely observed the way people spoke and behaved. These experiences later proved useful in his acting also. Sudesh had told that due to financial problems he could not take formal acting classes. However, imitating people in everyday tasks and understanding their style was an experience like learning acting for him.
Another aspect of his struggle is related to family responsibilities. During the financial crisis, there came a time when he had to sell his trophy to feed the family. In return he got only Rs 300 to 400. In another incident, he had told that due to not knowing English well, he made a mistake while deciding the fee for a show. Instead of Rs 50 thousand he asked for Rs 15 thousand. After receiving the money he realized his mistake.
Krishna Abhishek had also shared an anecdote related to Sudesh Lahiri's life. According to him, Sudesh had once gone to attend the funeral of someone. There he saw an injured woman sitting in a corner of the cremation ground. The woman had many wounds on her body and was in pain. Sudesh brought her to his home and started taking care of her like a mother. He kept that woman with him and served her.
According to Krishna Abhishek, the woman had blessed Sudesh at the last moment of his life that nothing bad would ever happen to him and he would be very successful in life. He also told that after this incident Sudesh got a call for work from Mumbai. After this, changes started taking place in his career and he was successful in making his mark in the entertainment world.
Today Sudesh Lahiri's name is known in the world of comedy. This journey of his life brings forward his experiences of financial difficulties, struggles for his family and work. His journey from selling tea and working in factories to making a mark in the entertainment world reflects the different phases of his life.