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Sources agree that actor Rajesh Kumar incurred approximately Rs 2 crore in debt after following Sadhguru's advice to leave acting for a farming career in Bihar.
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Rajesh Kumar faces Rs 2 crore debt after pursuing farming
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Actor Rajesh Kumar took a break from television in 2017 to pursue farming in his hometown in Gaya, Bihar.
The decision was reportedly inspired by the advice of spiritual leader Sadhguru.
Kumar sought to understand and experience the challenges faced by rural farmers firsthand.
His agricultural venture faced severe setbacks, including a major flood and the disappearance of the local water table.
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Additional financial strain was caused by the global pandemic and the exhaustion of his financial reserves.
These factors combined to leave the actor approximately Rs 2 crore in debt.
Despite the financial crisis, Kumar credits his spiritual practices for maintaining his emotional resilience.
He claims his outlook prevented him from falling into depression or frustration during the five-year struggle.
Kumar has since returned to acting and has reduced his debt to approximately 10–15% of the original amount.
He views the experience as a period of learning rather than a failure.
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The current status of his remaining debt remains subject to change as he continues his return to the acting industry.
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Reports provide a factual account of Kumar's timeline, from his 2017 career break to his recent efforts to clear his debts. This perspective maintains a balanced view of his motivations and the external factors like the pandemic that impacted his farming venture. It avoids taking a stance on the spiritual advice itself, focusing instead on the actor's stated experiences and current status.
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'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai' actor Rajesh Kumar was in Rs 2 crore debt before 'Saiyaara' as left acting for far
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The Times of India reports that actor Rajesh Kumar incurred approximately Rs 2 crore in debt after pausing his acting career in 2017 to pursue farming. Inspired by spiritual leader Sadhguru, Kumar returned to his hometown in Bihar but faced significant agricultural setbacks, including a major flood and the disappearance of the water table. Despite these financial hardships, the actor claims his spiritual outlook prevented depression and frustration. He confirms that his outstanding debt has since been reduced to approximately 10–15% of the original amount.
Why Did Sarabhai vs Sarabhai Fame Rajesh Kumar Quit Acting? How Sadhguru’s Advice Led Him To Farming And Rs…
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The Sunday Guardian explores how actor Rajesh Kumar's decision to follow Sadhguru’s advice led to a five-year struggle with agricultural debt. The source details how Kumar transitioned from television stardom to farming in Gaya, Bihar, seeking to understand the challenges faced by rural farmers. According to the report, a combination of natural disasters, the pandemic, and exhausted financial reserves resulted in Rs 2 crore of debt. Kumar credits his spiritual practices for his emotional resilience during this period and notes his subsequent return to acting.