How Jeetendra Built a Real Estate Empire Worth 855 Crore – And What He Really Thinks About People
The Man Who Danced His Way Into Our Hearts (And Then Into Real Estate)
You know Jeetendra, right? That guy who made white shoes and bell-bottoms look cool while dancing his way through 70s Bollywood? Well, here’s the crazy part – that same guy is now worth ₹855 crores. Not from movies though. Real estate. And let me tell you, his journey from screen to skyscrapers is wilder than any of his film plots.
But here’s what’s really interesting – he’s got some brutally honest things to say about people and success. The kind of stuff you only say after getting burned a few times.
1. The Bollywood Days: More Than Just Dancing
When He Was King of the Silver Screen
Back in the day, you couldn’t turn on Doordarshan without seeing Jeetendra jumping around with Sridevi or Jaya Prada. 200 films. Think about that. The man basically defined what Bollywood masala movies looked like for a whole generation.
But here’s the thing – he saw the writing on the wall before most others did. “Films gave me fame,” he once said, “but I wanted something that wouldn’t fade when the next young hero came along.” And that right there? That’s foresight.
Why He Walked Away
It wasn’t easy. People thought he was crazy. “You’re Jeetendra!” they’d say. “Just keep making movies!” But he knew – the industry was changing, audiences were getting pickier, and let’s be real, no one stays young forever.
The transition was rough though. Imagine going from being mobbed by fans to sitting in business meetings where no one cared about your filmi background. That takes guts.
2. Building Brick By Brick (Literally)
The Early Days Were… Interesting
His first real estate deal? Total disaster. Okay, maybe not total – but let’s just say he learned some expensive lessons early on. Market fluctuations, delayed projects, partners who turned out to be less than reliable – he saw it all.
“I treated every deal like a film script,” he later said. “If the story doesn’t make sense on page one, the whole thing’s going to flop.” That analogy? Actually pretty smart.
How He Actually Made It Work
Here’s where it gets good. While other investors were flipping properties like parathas, Jeetendra played the long game. Premium residential spaces. Commercial developments that actually made sense for the area. No get-rich-quick schemes – just solid, well-planned projects.
And it worked. Today? Luxury apartments in Mumbai that rich folks fight over. Office spaces in Hyderabad that companies actually want to rent. The man knows his stuff.
3. The Brutal Truths No One Else Will Say
“People Are Very Clever”
This is my favorite part. In some interview a while back, he just came out and said it: “People are very clever.” Not in a mean way, just matter-of-fact. “They’ll smile to your face,” he explained, “but when it’s time to actually put money where their mouth is? Suddenly they’re very busy.”
You can tell he’s been burned before. Who hasn’t, right? But most celebrities won’t admit it. He did.
His Advice? Simple But Not Easy
“Persistence beats talent.” That’s it. That’s the whole philosophy. Well, that and: “Don’t wait for someone to give you permission to succeed.”
Think about that for a second. Coming from a guy who went from dancing in movies to running a ₹855 crore business, it carries some weight.
4. What We Can Actually Learn From This
Here’s the real takeaway – reinvention is possible. But it’s messy. It’s uncomfortable. People will doubt you. You’ll doubt yourself. But if a guy known for dancing in tight pants can become a real estate mogul, what’s stopping the rest of us?
Oh, and one last Jeetendra gem: “Build something that outlives you.” Not bad advice, huh?
Source: NDTV Khabar – Latest
