Popular comedian Sudesh Lehri is known for his impeccable comic presence in shows like Comedy Circus and The Kapil Sharma Show. He is currently seen in Laughter Chef. But do you know once he was forced to sell his award for a mere Rs 300 to feed his family? Yes, you are reading right.
The comedian himself revealed that he was struggling with financial struggle and had to feed his family. The Times Of India quoted Sudesh speaking in an interview saying he approached the event organizer and asked how much the award would cost. When told the amount, he decided to exchange the award for Rs 300-400.
With this small sum, Sudesh bought food to feed his family, showcasing the depth of the financial struggles he was facing at the time. This poignant moment serves as a reminder of the challenges Sudesh faced before achieving stardom. However, things changed after he participated in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge III.
He stood third while Chandan Prabhakar stood second and Kapil Sharma took the winner’s trophy. He has also appeared in several Bollywood films including Ready, Total Dhamaal, Great Grand Masti and more. Lehri made his Tamil debut in 2007 with the film Wagah, in which he co-starred with Vikram Prabhu and Ranya Rao.
Lehri idolizes Bollywood stars such as Salman Khan, Govinda, Johny Lever, and the late iconic actress Sridevi. Recently, he had a memorable fan moment. The comedian was aboard a flight from Delhi to Mumbai when he met his “favourite” actor, Anupam Kher.