Meet 'Panchayat' Actor, Aasif Khan, Worked As A Waiter, Served Food At Saif And Kareena's Wedding

Aasif Khan has become a well-known face among the audience after his successful stint in numerous OTT shows. The actor, who had a humble beginning, proved his versatility with shows like Mirzapur, Panchayat, Paatal Lok, Jamtara, Pagglalit, and Human. His dialogue, 'Gajjab Bezzati hai Yaar' in Panchayat became an instant hit, and people often relate to him with the same.

The actor recently grabbed headlines after the news of his heart attack surfaced in the media. As per reports, Aasif Khan suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where he got immediate medical attention. The 34-year-old actor is stable now and has penned his emotions on his social media handle.

Thanking his fans for their prayers, Aasif stated that life is short and one should not take it for granted. Aasif is one of the most renowned names in the entertainment world now, but the actor struggled very hard to earn the respect he enjoys now. Let us read on to know about his inspiring tale.

Aasif Khan worked as a waiter in a hotel

Born and raised in a small town in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Aasif was inclined towards acting since his school days. However, in 2008, when Aasif’s father passed away, his dream of becoming an actor came to a halt, as he became the sole breadwinner of the family. He took up small jobs and completed his studies, too. He also worked as a waiter in a hotel.

Aasif Khan served food at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s wedding

In 2010, Aasif Khan convinced his mother to move to Mumbai to try his hand at acting and to survive, he took up a job in a mall. After a few months, he worked in the kitchen department of a hotel, which hosted Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s wedding reception. In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Aasif recalled the moment and said:

“To sustain myself, I started working as a waiter at a hotel. After a few months, when I was working in the kitchen department, we had a party which was Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s reception."

Aasif Khan’s breakthrough in Bollywood

One incident changed Aasif Khan’s life forever as during his struggling period, he got an appointment with a casting agency, but he was mocked for his looks. Aasif was told that he was neither attractive nor his body was up to the mark. Instead of taking the negative feedback to heart, he asked the casting manager what should he do to get into Bollywood.

The casting person suggested that he should learn acting first and get the basics right. So, Aasif made up his mind to return to Rajasthan and enrolled himself in a theatre group in Jaipur, where he worked for six years. Later, he came back to Mumbai to try his luck in the entertainment industry again, and he got the job of a casting assistant.

He appeared in films like Ready and Agneepath as a junior artist and was later seen in films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Pari, Pagglait and many more. His performances in Pataal Lok, Mirzapur, Jamtara, and Human earned him a lot of applause. He is well-known for playing the role of 'Ganesh' in Panchayat and was last seen on the big screen in Sanjay Dutt and Mouni Roy-starrer The Bhootni.

Aasif Khan’s story from rags to riches is an inspiring tale of hard work and resilience. Did you know about his struggles? Let us know.

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