Rajesh Kumar, best known for playing Rosesh Sarabhai in the beloved early-2000s sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, recently opened up about the financial hardships he faced after quitting acting to pursue farming full-time. The actor revealed that he had to sell his car and even endure abuse from credit card recovery agents after being unable to repay his debts.
'Turned to farming and lost everything'
Speaking to SCREEN about that phase of his life, Rajesh reflected on how his decision to leave acting and take up farming cost him his financial security at the age of 42. He said, “I think it was all part of God’s plan. What happened was that, at what many would call the peak of my career, I took a sabbatical from acting at the age of 42. I turned to farming, and I lost everything. Then I returned to acting in 2022. Those five years transformed me as a human being. I became more real, more grounded. I mean I came to understand the depths of suffering, how much pain a person can endure, how humiliating it feels when you have nothing left.”
'Credit card recovery agent would abuse me'
Rajesh admitted that he hit rock bottom when he had to sell his car and deal with abuse from credit card recovery agents. However, he said he never allowed himself to fall into depression despite the difficult circumstances. Recalling those challenging years, he said, “I’ve lived through moments where the credit card recovery agent would call the watchman’s cabin downstairs and abuse me because I didn’t have the money to pay. I sold my car. The last vehicle I owned was an Eco Car, which I eventually handed over to my farmers in Nashik because I couldn’t pay them. I’ve been through so much. But despite all that, I never allowed myself to sink into depression, anxiety, or any kind of negative emotion. The biggest takeaway from the last four or five years has been the learning; it has been incredibly beautiful.”
{{/usCountry}}Rajesh admitted that he hit rock bottom when he had to sell his car and deal with abuse from credit card recovery agents. However, he said he never allowed himself to fall into depression despite the difficult circumstances. Recalling those challenging years, he said, “I’ve lived through moments where the credit card recovery agent would call the watchman’s cabin downstairs and abuse me because I didn’t have the money to pay. I sold my car. The last vehicle I owned was an Eco Car, which I eventually handed over to my farmers in Nashik because I couldn’t pay them. I’ve been through so much. But despite all that, I never allowed myself to sink into depression, anxiety, or any kind of negative emotion. The biggest takeaway from the last four or five years has been the learning; it has been incredibly beautiful.”
{{/usCountry}}About Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh is best known for playing the iconic character of Rosesh Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. In recent years, however, the actor has consciously taken up diverse projects to move beyond that image.
His web series Yeh Meri Family received widespread appreciation from audiences. He has also appeared in acclaimed web shows such as Rana Naidu and Freedom at Midnight. Apart from web series, Rajesh has played supporting roles in films including Saiyaara, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Nishaanchi, and several others.
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