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KK Goswami Overcomes Dwarfism, Bullying to Build Television Career

KK Goswami Overcomes Dwarfism, Bullying to Build Television Career
Bullied due to dwarfism, actor skipped his own wedding twice, told Salman Khan, ‘I’ll be as famous as you’ · indianexpress.com

KK Goswami was born with dwarfism and wanted to become an actor.

People often mocked and bullied him because of his height.

His parents encouraged him, so he moved to Mumbai to find acting work.

Bappi Lahiri helped him earn money by taking him on musical tours.

Goswami later appeared in many popular television shows.

His biggest opportunity came when he played a lead role in Vikraal Aur Gabraal.

He says Bollywood has not created enough strong roles for actors with dwarfism.

Fear from earlier rejection made him cancel two weddings, but he eventually married and had two sons.

Goswami continues to act and is preparing for a new series.

Key facts

Condition
Goswami was born with dwarfism.
Move to Mumbai
He moved to Mumbai in 1992 to pursue acting.
First television show
Vivek Agnihotri offered him WOW – Winner of the Week in 1995.
Early support
Bappi Lahiri took Goswami on tours, where he earned Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 per show.
Breakthrough
Goswami became the main villain in Junior G in 2001.
Lead role
He landed the second lead in Vikraal Aur Gabraal in 2003.
Family
Goswami and his wife have two sons.

Quotes

KK Goswami

Actor recounting what he told Salman Khan after moving to Mumbai

“My father fixed my wedding and called me to our village. Around this time, I was busy with work, I couldn’t afford to travel so I told him to cancel the wedding.”
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“They would put me on their shoulders and run. Twist my ear. Ask me weird questions. Often pull pranks on me.”
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