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Actor Cycled 140 km Daily, Survived on ₹18 Lunches, Wins National Award
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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An aspiring actor cycled 140 km daily to reach his acting school, subsisting on ₹18 lunches and Frooti biscuits, before clinching a National Award.
The actor, whose name has not yet been disclosed, commuted a staggering 140 kilometres each day by bicycle to attend an acting school in a city in India.
He sustained himself on very modest meals, often spending only ₹18 for lunch and supplementing with Frooti biscuits to keep his energy up.
Despite the hardships, his dedication paid off when he was recently honoured with a National Award for his performance in a recent film.
The award marks a significant milestone in his career and highlights the perseverance required to succeed in the competitive film industry.
He sustained himself on very modest meals, often spending only ₹18 for lunch and supplementing with Frooti biscuits to keep his energy up.
Despite the hardships, his dedication paid off when he was recently honoured with a National Award for his performance in a recent film.
The award marks a significant milestone in his career and highlights the perseverance required to succeed in the competitive film industry.