Home / Arts and Entertainment / Lyricist Sameer's Close Call with Mithun Chakraborty
Lyricist Sameer's Close Call with Mithun Chakraborty
13 Sep
Summary
- Sameer worked as a journalist before his lyricist career.
- He interviewed Mithun Chakraborty and asked about Ranjeeta affair.
- Mithun Chakraborty humorously implied Sameer's affair with Sridevi.
Before finding fame as a lyricist, Sameer worked as a journalist to support himself financially in Mumbai. He began his journalism career in Varanasi and later approached The Times of India's Madhuri magazine, where he was offered Rs. 500 per article.
During his time as a journalist, Sameer interviewed several prominent actors, including Mithun Chakraborty. When Sameer inquired about Chakraborty's alleged affair with Ranjeeta, the actor reacted with anger, eventually turning the tables by humorously suggesting Sameer had an affair with Sridevi. Chakraborty advised Sameer to ask informed questions and acknowledged the prevalence of industry rumors.
Sameer recounted this experience during a conversation with Komal Nahta, reflecting on his early struggles and the unexpected turns his career took.
