Mohan Kapur's 30-Year Journey: From Rs. 500 to Rs. 10,000!

Mohan Kapur, recently featured in 'IIZ: Indian Institute Of Zombies,' is approaching his 30th year as a film actor. His acting career commenced with the antagonist role in 'Beqabu,' released on October 11, 1996. Kapur reminisced about his early television work, particularly the show 'Saanp Seedi,' which aired 33 years prior to the current date. He recalled an astronomical pay hike for 'Saanp Seedi,' with his per-episode fee surging from Rs. 500 in 1991 to Rs. 10,000 in 1992, a 1900% increase.

Kapur's foray into 'Saanp Seedi' began with an offer from director N. Chandra, who was impressed by Kapur's ability to host the show without a script. The program utilized a five-camera setup and was shot in a single take, with Kapur improvising his dialogue and managing unexpected situations. This natural hosting style, coupled with his engagement with participants, proved to be the show's main draw, compelling him to negotiate a significant salary raise.