Veteran comedian Dinesh HingooKnown for his impeccable comic timing in more than 300 films, he has revealed that at 86, he is still working not by choice, but by necessity.In a video that has gone viral on social media, the actor spoke candidly about his current reality. “I’m 86 years old. I sometimes go out to work. I recently fell and injured myself. He is fine now, but I need money to go to the doctor,” he said.Opening up more about the financial strain, Hingoo added, “Doctor kabhi Rs 5000 mangte hai kabhi Rs 6000. Character artists ko itne paise nahi milte… I worked in black and white films. I have worked in Gujarati and Rajasthani films.”“Doctor ke paas jaane ke liye maal chahiye,” he repeated, emphasizing the need to keep winning even at this stage of life.Hingoo talked about continuing to work despite his age: “Jaata hoon kabhi kabhi, bulaya aaya toh (sometimes I go if they call me).”
Internet reacts: ‘Can anyone help karna chahiye’
As the video spread online, it caused a wave of emotional reaction. A user said: “Inko help karna chahiye boys.”Another pointed out the harsh reality behind a long career in cinema: “A great actor, bahut dukh hua…Bollywood walon ko inki koi kadar nahi”.A third comment read: “Mr Dinesh Hingoo a natural super actor and veteran comedian should be formally recognized and honored by the Indian government, CINTAA and Filmfare, Screen & Zee Cine Awards.”Many expressed both admiration and sadness. “Dil dukhi ho jata hai jab aise mahaan kalakaron ko paise ki tangi mein dekhte hain,” read one comment, while another added, “Character artiste ke paas kahaniyan hi reh jaati hain, paise nahi.”“Itne films mein kaam karne ke baad bhi unke paas doctor ke paas jaane ke liye paise nahi… bura laga, itna achha kalakar hai,” wrote another user.
The route that made generations laugh
For many movie buffs, Hingoo is unforgettable for his roles in films like Baazigar, Humraaz, Saajan and No Entry. His portrayal of quirky Parsi characters and his effortless comic timing made him a familiar face throughout the 90s and 2000s.Who can forget his hilarious exchanges with Johnny Lever in Baazigar or his scenes with Paresh Rawal in Hera Pheri?Born on April 13, 1940 in Baroda, Gujarat, Hingoo – whose real name is Dinesh Hingorani – began his journey in theater before moving to Mumbai. Over the decades, he worked in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Bhojpuri cinema, building an extensive and memorable filmography.
