Tirthanand Rao is an Indian actor, comedian, and mimicry artist known for his Nana Patekar impersonation. |
He survived two suicide attempts by consuming poison in 2021 and 2023. |
He developed a passion for mimicry in his youth and later showcased his talent by impersonating Nana Patekar in local comedy shows. |
He has acted in films in languages like Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, and more, with notable credits including 'Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!' and 'Global Baba.' |
He has portrayed comedic roles in TV series like 'Sonpari' and 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.' |
He appeared in web series like 'Gurukool' and 'Gaga.' |
Over 20 years, he has performed in over 3500 stage shows. |
He declined an offer from Kapil Sharma to join 'The Kapil Sharma Show' in 2016 due to prior commitments. |
He survived a second suicide attempt thanks to timely medical intervention, citing financial struggles as the cause. |
During a live Facebook stream, he ingested phenyl in a suicide attempt brought on by threats from his partner about a false rape accusation. |
He shared his partner's involvement in prostitution and threats, leading him to contemplate suicide and sleep on the streets. |
He expressed frustration over debt, threats, and false accusations, indicating the stress behind his suicide attempts. |