Jobless During Lockdown, Ayushmann Khurrana’s 'Dream Girl' Co-Star Solanki Now Sells Fruits On Streets

Solanki Diwakar, who has worked in 'Dream Girl' and 'Sonchiriya', was supposed to shoot a film with Rishi Kapoor before it got canned due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

(A still from Dream Girl featuring Ayushmann, Anu Kapoor and Solanki)

New Delhi: The Coronavirus pandemic has severely affected the functioning of many countries of the world including. PM Narendra Modi announced nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19. While several people have the privilege to work from their home, there are many who have lost their jobs during the lockdown and struggling to make ends meet. Actor Solani Diwakar, who has worked in Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Dream Girl’, has now gone back to selling fruits on the streets of Delhi to earn income for his family. Solanki, while talking to a news agency, said that he went back to selling fruits because he has to pay his rent and take care of the expenses of his family amid the lockdown. "With the lockdown being extended I have to take care of my needs. I have to pay my rent and also need money to meet the expenses of my family. So I have turned back to selling fruits," Diwakar told ANI. The actor further said that he was supposed to shoot with late Rishi Kapoor in an upcoming movie. However, the project got scrapped due to Coronavirus outbreak. Solanki was playing a small role in the film and he was even excited to work with the ‘Bobby’ actor.  He said that if COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown didn’t happen, he would be in Mumbai, doing small roles. WATCH| 'Gulabo Sitabo' TRAILER: Amitabh Bachchan & Ayushmann Khurrana's Comedy Drama Promises To Tickle Your Funny Bone “Because of the coronavirus and lockdown it was postponed and now he is no more. I very much regret not being able to work with Rishi Kapoor ji. If the lockdown and Corona had not happened, I would have been in Mumbai doing some small roles in movies,” he told the agency. Solanki, who has been living in Delhi for close to 25 years, goes to Okhla Mandi early morning to pick up seasonal fruits for sale. He originally hails from Agra but has spent most of his life in the national capital The actor, who has also worked in ‘Sonchiriya’, said that he has to face several challenges including standing in long queues, staying away from police officers. He said that he has to deal with these things daily while battling the risk of contracting COVID-19. The actor told the agency that if not the virus, then hunger might kill him and his sons. Despite the hardships, Solani Diwakar continues to stay optimistic and hopes that things will change soon. He said that he cannot wait to face the camera and showcase his skills after things return back to normal. Watch this space for more updates!