Lesser Known Facts About Harshvardhan Rane: From Rs 10-a-Day Waiter To 100-Crore Star!
Harshvardhan Rane is on cloud nine right now! His latest film Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat has crossed a whopping ₹108.99 crore at the box office, and the actor is soaking in all the love and appreciation coming his way. But did you know this man’s journey to stardom is nothing short of a movie script itself?
Lesser Known Facts About Harshvardhan Rane: From Rs 10-a-Day Waiter To 100-Crore Star!
Born in Gwalior, Harsh ran away from home at just 16 to chase his acting dreams. Inspired by actor Sharad Kelkar, he packed his bag with just Rs 200 and headed straight to Delhi. What followed were years of pure hustle. He worked as a waiter earning Rs 10 a day, with a humble plate of chole-chawal as his daily meal. He also took up every odd job he could find, from working in STD booths and cyber cafés to doing delivery runs across the city.
Harsh eventually joined a call centre, not because he wanted a career in it, but because he wanted to learn English. “At call centres, they used to give training in soft skills and English,” he shared. That determination to learn and grow never left him.
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Lesser Known Facts About Harshvardhan Rane: When He Met John Abraham While Working As A Delivery Boy
And here’s a story straight out of a Bollywood scene. Back in 2004, while working as a delivery boy, Harsh once delivered a helmet to none other than John Abraham! “His manager told me to wait, and I thought something went wrong,” Harsh recalled. “But then John Sir came out just to thank me. That day I realised humanity is number one.” Years later, he got to work with John in Tara vs Bilal. Talk about a full-circle moment!
Lesser Known Facts About Harshvardhan Rane: From Knowing Carpentry To Studying Psychology & Wildlife Photography
When times were tough, Harsh even turned to carpentry to survive. His father had worked with wood, and Harsh used those skills to buy and restore old furniture, selling them to people who loved the “distressed” look. “That taught me a lot,” he said. “Even today, my WhatsApp status says ‘carpenter.’ It reminds me that I’ll never go hungry.”
And because he loves challenging himself, Harsh also went back to studying, majoring in psychology while shooting for Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat! He says he studied everywhere, during gym walks, car rides, airport lounges, even while waiting at government offices. Oh, and he’s also a wildlife photographer!
From Rs 10-a-Day Waiter to a 100-Crore hit, Harshvardhan Rane’s story proves that grit, humility, and a never-give-up attitude can truly change your destiny!
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