India, Nov. 11 -- Comedian Munawar Faruqui, who rose to wider prominence after winning reality shows such as Lock Upp Season 1 and Bigg Boss 17, recently opened up about his humble beginnings and early struggles. The comedian recalled how he started working at the age of eight at a small shop, earning just Rs.10-20 a day. He also spoke about how financial circumstances forced him to discontinue his education after Class 6, despite being a bright student.

Munawar appeared on former tennis star Sania Mirza's podcast, Serving It Up With Sania. Recalling his first jobs, he said, "I was eight years old when I started working. I used to work at a small shop and sell different things. I would earn Rs.10-20 a day. When I was 11, I started workin...