Arif Zakaria Reflects on Four Decades Across Indian Entertainment

Arif Zakaria is an actor who has worked for almost 40 years.

He first became well known through a television show called Chunauti in 1987.

He says he began acting unexpectedly while he was a college student.

In his early theatre work, he earned Rs 100.

His first television serial paid him Rs 750 for each episode, which was a lot at that time.

Actors also had to bring their own clothes to some shoots.

Zakaria has since worked in theatre, films, television and streaming shows.

In the interview, he shares his thoughts about famous actors, directors and production companies.