The Economic Times

Ramayana star had to borrow money to come to Mumbai, had only Rs 85 in his pocket. He is known for playing villains but is a hero in real life he has paid fees for poor children for over 13 years: I have refused

There was a time when Mukesh Tiwari received a monthly pay of only Rs 3,500. In a conversation with Divya Marathi, the actor shared his challenges and the path that ultimately brought him to Bollywood. Hailing from a middle-class family in Madhya Pradesh, he couldn't afford car travel and used a bicycle to get to college. During his time at the National School of Drama, he covered his costs with a monthly allowance of Rs 600, resulting in only Rs 45 remaining at the end of each month.