Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) Actor Hrithik Roshan used social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to Veteran filmmaker M M Baig, who passed away at his home in Andheri West in Mumbai at the age of 70.
Hrithik shared that he will forever be thankful to the late filmmaker for being a pillar of support for him during his initial days in the industry.
The ‘War’ actor credited M M Baig for helping him with his speech and also playing a crucial role in shaping him as an actor.
Hrithik revealed that he continues to practise the lessons taught by M M Baig to this day.
Offering his condolences to the Baig family in a nostalgic post, the ‘Guzaarish’ actor penned on social media, “My dear Baigji, I will forever be grateful to you for being the teacher I so needed at the start of my journey as an actor. You helped me gain confidence over my speech and delivery … you were instrumental in shaping the actor in me. For helping me overcome my shyness , at the same time empowering my vulnerability. I was lost. And you helped me find my way . Back when I was only 18years old. I still practice the lessons to this day. I will miss you. Rest in peace, my teacher – M.M Baig. My thoughts and prayers for the Baig family. (sic)”
M M Baig commenced his journey in the entertainment industry as an assistant to J Om Prakash, Vimal Kumar, and Rakesh Roshan on multiple movies, including Govinda’s “Aadmi Khilona Hai”, “Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii”, and “Karz Chukana Hai”, Anil Kapoor-led, “Kala Bazaar” and “Kishen Kanhaiya”, to name just a few.
Continuing his journey as an independent director, M M Baig made two films – Naseeruddin Shah’s “Massom Gawah” in 1990, which has not been released till now, and “Chhoti Bahu” in 1994, featuring Shilpa Shirodkar.
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