Sumeet Saigal’s amazing journey after quitting acting

Mumbai: In the unpredictable realm of Bollywood, a career can skyrocket or plummet with just one movie. Actor Sumeet Saigal, who first came to prominence in the late ’80s, went through the ups and downs of the industry before making his breakthrough career shift.

Sumeet made his Bollywood debut with the superhit multi-starrer film Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987). Even though he shared the screen with stalwarts like Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha, Sumeet left a strong impression. However, his career trajectory took an unexpected turn when he started being compared to another emerging superstar of that era.

A year before Sumeet’s debut, Govinda had burst onto the Bollywood scene with ‘Ilzaam’ (1986) and was making waves in the industry. Comparisons between Sumeet and Govinda were inevitable and affected Sumeet’s prospects in the film industry. There were rumors that the producers would only sign Sumeet if Govinda was unavailable for the role, casting a shadow on Sumeet’s lead role.

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Despite starring in notable films like ‘Imaandaar’ (1987), ‘Param Dharam’ (1987) and ‘Pati Patni Aur Tawaif’ (1990), Sumeet appeared in 30 films. , decided to retire. His last screen appearance was in ‘Saajan Ki Bahon Mein’ (1995).

But Sumeet’s story did not end with his exit from Bollywood. He embraced entrepreneurship by founding a production company, Sumeet Arts, which specialized in dubbing southern films into Hindi. In 2010, he tried his hand at film production with the horror film “Rokkk”. Sumeet also explored directing and created his music video for the film Red: The Dark Side (2007).

On the personal front, Sumeet’s life has undergone many changes. He was initially married to Saira Banu’s niece Shaheen Banu and they have a daughter, Sayyeshah, who made her Bollywood debut in ‘Shivaay’. After their divorce in 2003, Sumeet married Farah Naaz, Tabu’s sister.

Sumeet Saigal’s journey from a predicament that has been compared to Bollywood to building a thriving business empire is a testament to resilience and adaptability, and proves that success can take unexpected forms.

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