Singh came to Mumbai in the hope of a career in films because of his uncle, Lal Singh who was was the chief editor in Films Division. Gajendra was deeply inspired by him and he was his only link to the film industry. His father, Faujdar Singh, was the general manager of the Gandhi Ashram in Azamgarh.
After reaching Mumbai, Gajendra enrolled in a film-editing course. His uncle also managed to get him a job in the state broadcaster Doordarshan.
Two years into the job in 1988, Gajendra knew he was not meant to be an editor. He felt he had stopped growing creatively, and was stagnating.
"One fine day, I just quit my job," Gajendra said.
In the picture: Anu Kapoor (centre) on the sets of Antakshari.
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