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Hrithik Roshan's Heartfelt Tribute to Mentor MM Baig: 'You Helped Me Find My Way'

Hrithik Roshan posted a heartfelt tribute to veteran filmmaker MM Baig, who passed away at 70. He credited Baig as a crucial teacher who helped him overcome shyness and shape his acting career from the age of 18. Roshan stated he still practices the lessons learned from his late mentor. MM Baig worked as an assistant on several films before directing two of his own.

Key Points: Hrithik Roshan Pays Tribute to Late Filmmaker MM Baig

  • Emotional tribute from Hrithik
  • Baig helped with speech & confidence
  • Mentor since Hrithik was 18
  • Baig directed unreleased film
  • Veteran assistant to major directors
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Hrithik Roshan says 'you helped me find my way' in a heartfelt tribute to late filmmaker MM Baig

Hrithik Roshan thanks late mentor MM Baig for shaping him as an actor, sharing an emotional social media post. Baig was 70.

"I was lost. And you helped me find my way. - Hrithik Roshan"

Mumbai, Feb 21

Actor Hrithik Roshan used social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to Veteran filmmaker M M Baig, who passed away at his home in Andheri West in Mumbai at the age of 70.

Hrithik shared that he will forever be thankful to the late filmmaker for being a pillar of support for him during his initial days in the industry.

The 'War' actor credited M M Baig for helping him with his speech and also playing a crucial role in shaping him as an actor.

Hrithik revealed that he continues to practise the lessons taught by M M Baig to this day.

Offering his condolences to the Baig family in a nostalgic post, the 'Guzaarish' actor penned on social media, "My dear Baigji, I will forever be grateful to you for being the teacher I so needed at the start of my journey as an actor. You helped me gain confidence over my speech and delivery ... you were instrumental in shaping the actor in me. For helping me overcome my shyness , at the same time empowering my vulnerability. I was lost. And you helped me find my way . Back when I was only 18years old. I still practice the lessons to this day. I will miss you. Rest in peace, my teacher - M.M Baig. My thoughts and prayers for the Baig family. (sic)"

M M Baig commenced his journey in the entertainment industry as an assistant to J Om Prakash, Vimal Kumar, and Rakesh Roshan on multiple movies, including Govinda's "Aadmi Khilona Hai", "Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii", and "Karz Chukana Hai", Anil Kapoor-led, "Kala Bazaar" and "Kishen Kanhaiya", to name just a few.

Continuing his journey as an independent director, M M Baig made two films - Naseeruddin Shah's "Massom Gawah" in 1990, which has not been released till now, and "Chhoti Bahu" in 1994, featuring Shilpa Shirodkar.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respect. Hrithik's speech and dialogue delivery are indeed top-notch. Now we know one of the people to thank for that. It's a shame many of us haven't heard of MM Baig's work. The industry should do more to celebrate these technicians and mentors.
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Aman W
Heartwarming post. But it also makes me think - how many such brilliant teachers and technicians work their entire lives without getting the recognition they deserve? We only remember them when a star pays tribute. Their legacy deserves more than just a social media post.
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Sarah B
What a beautiful tribute. It's a reminder that success is never a solo journey. Teachers like Baig sahab are the foundation. Om Shanti.
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Karthik V
"Massom Gawah" with Naseeruddin Shah never released? That's tragic. Imagine the talent and effort that goes into a film that the world never gets to see. Hope his family finds some comfort in knowing he shaped one of our finest actors.
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Meera T
Guru-shishya parampara in the film industry! ❤️ Hrithik was just 18. It shows the importance of good guidance at the right time. May his soul rest in peace.

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