Struggles – Yogesh Tripathi Slept On Railway Platforms
MUMBAI, (IANS) – Best known as ‘Daroga Happu Singh’ in the sitcom ‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’, actor Yogesh Tipathi said his first home in Mumbai was the railway station.
“I remember sleeping at various (railway) stations for almost four days, as I had nowhere else to go. Frustrated with the situation, I once said, ‘If I manage to settle in this city, I will at least buy four houses’. I feel blessed that God heard me, and I proudly own these many properties in Mumbai now,” said Yogesh, who hails from Uttar Pradesh.
Recalling his journey, the actor said: “I arrived in Mumbai in 2005 with four friends. Initially, finding accommodation was challenging for us bachelors. Fortunately, we secured a small room in Vashi. We moved in without any hesitation, desperate for a roof over our heads. I used to commute from Vashi to Andheri every day, and it would take nearly 2-3 hours after finishing my 14 to 15-hour shifts.”
“There were times when I missed the last train and had to spend the night at railway stations with no other means to return to Vashi,” he added.
‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’ airs on &TV.