Aanjjan Srivastav is a well-known actor in Bollywood. |
Apart from Bollywood, he has experience in radio, theaters, and regional films. |
Born in Calcutta (Kolkata), he grew up there, but his roots are in Uttar Pradesh. |
Although his father worked at Allahabad Bank in Calcutta, he did not want Aanjjan to pursue a career in the film industry. |
Aanjjan earned his B.Com. and LLB degrees from Calcutta University, but his father had him join Allahabad Bank as a clerk. |
Simultaneously, he pursued his passion for acting by working at AIR, Calcutta, and being a part of 'Sangeet Kala Mandir' for a decade. |
In 1976, after the passing of his sister, his father allowed him to venture to Mumbai to try his luck in Bollywood. |
After struggling to find work in Mumbai, he waited six months to transfer his job from Allahabad Bank in Calcutta to Mumbai. |
Aanjjan joined IPTA upon reaching Mumbai and eventually became its Vice-President. |
He is married to Madhu Srivastav and has three children. |
His Bollywood debut was in the movie 'Gol Maal' in 1979, and one of his notable TV roles was in 'Wagle Ki Duniya' in 1988. |
In 1991, he appeared in the Hollywood film 'Mississippi Masala,' receiving acclaim for his performance. |
'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' in 1994 is another notable movie in his career. |
Aanjjan retired from the bank in 2001, grateful for its support in his acting career. |
He has made significant contributions to Bollywood, theaters, and television. |