Rajesh Kumar Shares Journey from Debt to Success in Organic Farming
'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' fame Roshesh reveals how he reduced Rs 2 crore debt to just 10 percent, opens up about his sisters' role in farming venture
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Rajesh Kumar, known for his role as Roshesh in 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,' has significantly reduced his ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD) debt to just 10-15%. His sisters, who have lived abroad for over 25 years, have left their jobs to support his organic farming venture in Bihar, India.
- 01Rajesh Kumar reduced his debt from ₹2 crore to 10-15%.
- 02His sisters quit high-paying jobs in the US and Finland to assist him.
- 03Kumar faced significant challenges in farming, including a devastating flood.
- 04He began selling organic produce outside his son's school.
- 05Internet connectivity issues in rural Bihar presented obstacles for his sisters.
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Rajesh Kumar, the actor famous for his role in the TV show 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai,' has made a remarkable transition from acting to organic farming. After accumulating a debt of ₹2 crore (approximately $240,000 USD), he has successfully reduced it to just 10-15% of the original amount. His two sisters, who have been settled in the US and Finland for over 25 years, made a significant life change by quitting their high-paying jobs to support his farming venture in Bihar, India. Rajesh's journey has not been without challenges; he faced setbacks, including a flood that destroyed over 15,000 saplings and initial failures in his farming attempts. However, he persevered, eventually selling vegetables from a cart outside his son's school. Despite the hardships, including his sister's struggles with limited internet connectivity in rural Bihar, the family is now united in their farming efforts.
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Rajesh's farming venture could inspire local farmers and create employment opportunities in rural Bihar.
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