Recently, a video of veteran actor Dinesh Hinjo went viral, raising concern across the film industry over his alleged financial condition. In the clip, which is believed to be around two months old, the 86-year-old actor is seen interacting with a fan and talking about continuing to work and needing money to cover medical expenses.As the clip quickly spread online, several industry members expressed their concern and came forward to offer support to the veteran actor. However, a new clarification has now revealed that the situation may have been misunderstood.
The family explains: “He is absolutely fine.”
Senior industry member Rajesh Vasani of Paras Publicity verified the allegations and shared an update after speaking to the actor’s family.“I was able to get in touch with Ms. Jamuna Dinesh Hinjo through Aruna Irani,” Vasani wrote in a Facebook post.
She explained that the family is well settled, and she has two sons and grandchildren, and he is completely fine. It appears that there may have been a misunderstanding in the reports. She expressed her gratitude to everyone for their concern and for remembering Dinesh Bhai and his contributions.He also highlighted that Hinjo’s wife, Jamunaben, is a respected Gujarati theater artist, known for her work in plays like Preet Pyo Ne Panitar, where she portrayed the Japanese character Miss Mikotaka.
Amitabh Bachchan office, Rakesh Roshan , Boney Kapoor I offered to help
Vasani also acknowledged the quick response from the industry. “I also thank and appreciate everyone who immediately came forward to support the cause, like Rakesh Roshan, Boney Kapoor and many others, including our association. There was even a phone call from Amitabh Bachchan’s office to extend support. However, after checking the facts with his wife, I expressed my thanks and informed them that the family is well settled and no assistance is needed.
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A profession that made generations laugh
For decades, Dinesh Hinjo has been a familiar face in Bollywood, known for his impeccable comedic timing and memorable roles in films like Baazigar, Humraaz, Saajan and No Entry. His comic exchanges with actors like Johnny Lever and Paresh Rawal remain unforgettable for the audience.Born on April 13, 1940 in Baroda, Gujarat, and originally named Dinesh Hingorani, Hingo began his journey in theater before moving to Mumbai. Over the years, he has worked in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi and Bhojpuri cinema, building a broad and enduring filmography.
