Deepak Dobriyal, who dreamt of just Rs 1 lakh once, gave Rs 25 lakh for friend’s treatment in 5 minutes, says Manu Rishi Chaddha

Actor Manu Rishi Chadha, who shares a deep and emotional bond with Deepak, recently opened up about the actor’s generosity and the life-changing help he once offered to him and a friend who was terminally ill.

Speaking to podcast Scene Kya Hai, Manu Rishi said, “Deepak Dobriyal and I came from two very different financial backgrounds. He was the son of a government employee, and I was the son of a shopkeeper. I always had money on me, and he rarely did. He once told me, ‘The day I earn Rs 1 lakh, Chadha, I will consider myself a star!’”

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He continued, “And then that moment finally came—Deepak received that amount, and his life began to change. At that time, I barely had a rupee on me. I called him and asked, ‘Did you get your payment for the ad?’ He could have lied, but he didn’t. He immediately said yes. I asked him for Rs 10,000, and he sent it instantly. Then he asked, ‘Do you have to pay your rent?’ I told him no—I actually wanted to buy fancy shoes and clothes!”

Manu Rishi then recalled an even more emotional moment—when Deepak went above and beyond to help a friend battling liver failure.

“There was a time when one of our friends suffered a liver failure,” he said. “All of us came together to try and raise the money for his treatment. I called Deepak and explained the situation. He immediately remembered how this same friend had stood by him during his toughest days. He asked, ‘How much does he need?’ I said, ‘Rs 25 lakh.’ Without hesitating, he replied, ‘I’ll pay the entire amount.’ And within five minutes, he transferred Rs 25 lakh.”