Actor Saanand Verma has garnered a huge fan base, over the years, owing to his carefree attitude and comic timing. Having been a part of many television shows and movies, he recently opened up about a traumatic experience from his childhood. The actor, who gained recognition for his portrayal of Anokhelal Saxena in Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! His hook line “I like it!” is adored by the fans. As reported by the Free Press Journal, he recalled a terrible memory from his childhood.
Having grown up with a family that wasn’t quite financially well-off, Verma revealed that he wanted to be a cricketer when he was a kid. He tried getting into sports from Patna, Bihar. Despite being poor, his father managed to arrange “a white shirt, pants, and a cheap bat for me.” However, he was sexually assaulted by a “big guy.” He was just 13. The 41-year-old actor added, “There was a big guy there who tried to sexually exploit me. I was so scared that I ran away from there. Since then, I never thought about cricket again.” ALSO READ: Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain Fame Shubhangi Atre On How She Maintains Her Fit Physique; Actress Reveals, ‘It's About Having A Healthy State Of Mind’
The Laapataganj actor stated that the memory of the horrific accident has stayed with him despite having moved on from it. Calling it a terrible memory, he stated, “Whatever happened to me in my childhood is definitely a terrible memory, many terrible things have happened to me before. When a person has endured so much suffering, no other pain matters to them.” Saanand went on to express that he has become a stronger person in life because of the traumatic experiences in his past. He added that he is ready to face any challenge today. ALSO READ: Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’s Aasif Sheikh And Rohitashv Gour At Ramlila Celebrations in New Delhi's Lal Quila
For the unversed, Saanand Verma has been a part of television shows like CID, Laapataganj, Gupp Chupp, and Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai! among many others. He has also made appearances in movies like Raid, Mardaani, Babli Bouncer, Chhichhore, India Lockdown, Mission Raniganj, and many others. Image Source: Instagram