Bigg Boss OTT 3: Ranvir Shorey opens about his career and mother's demise; says 'My mother's demise was the biggest trauma'

Actor Ranvir Shorey has been the talk of the town since joining "Bigg Boss OTT 3" as a contestant. His candid revelations have captivated the audience, becoming one of the show's highlights. In a heartfelt conversation with fellow contestants, Ranvir opened up about his early childhood, the demise of his mother, and his journey in Bollywood.
Starting his career at the age of 21, Ranvir shared, "I began my journey behind the camera—directing and producing non-fiction shows.Then, I started VJ-ing for a major entertainment channel. Things became tough when I had to quit my VJ job due to a management change in the early 2000s. Suddenly, I went from earning a six-figure salary a month to nothing. My brothers lent me money to make ends meet."
Talking about his mother's demise, Ranvir said, "In 2002, when I was shooting for 'Lakshya' in Ladakh, I got a call from home informing me that my mother was not well. But I couldn't leave the set as the shoot was still in progress. Fortunately, when I returned to Bombay, she was okay and was discharged from the hospital. A few days later, she passed away at home. It remains the biggest trauma of my life. The toughest part was informing my brothers in the US over a call."
He further revealed, "During the same time, I also encountered the biggest scandal of my life with another actress. Unable to cope, my brother asked me to come to the US with him for a while. I pursued a six-month acting course in the States and borrowed money from my brother. After returning from the US, I started shooting for 'The Great Indian Comedy Show' in 2005. At that time, two of my long-shelved films were greenlit for release and hit theaters back-to-back within a week. The films were 'Khosla Ka Ghosla' and 'Pyaar Ke Side Effects', and my work was loved by audiences. After those films, I finally felt my life was steady as an actor and that I had arrived."