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Himani Shivpuri Visits Raj Kapoor's Pune Farmhouse, Relives Prem Granth Shoot

Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri recently visited the iconic Pune farmhouse once owned by legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. The property, now home to an acting institute, triggered fond memories for Shivpuri of shooting the film 'Prem Granth' there. She recalled experiencing the famous hospitality of the Kapoor family at the scenic riverside location. The farmhouse, a former vacation home and film set, now preserves Raj Kapoor's legacy through a museum and educational campus.

Key Points: Himani Shivpuri Recalls Raj Kapoor's Hospitality at Pune Farmhouse

  • Visits Raj Kapoor's historic farmhouse
  • Recalls shooting Prem Granth
  • Praises legendary Kapoor hospitality
  • Farmhouse now an acting school
  • Campus houses a Raj Kapoor museum
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Himani Shivpuri visits Raj Kapoor's Pune farmhouse, recalls shooting Prem Granth & experiencing RK hospitality

Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri visits Raj Kapoor's iconic Pune farmhouse, now an acting school, and shares memories of shooting Prem Granth.

"The place is special as it was originally RK farm house, have wonderful memories of shooting Prem Granth and enjoying the famous RK hospitality. - Himani Shivpuri"

Mumbai, April 21

Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri recently recalled the famous hospitality of Kapoor clan, and also shooting movie Prem Granth, as she visited the iconic farmhouse of Raj Kapoor in Pune.

The iconic farmhouse is now home to an educational institute, where Himani interacted with young aspirants and remembered her good old days and film memories.

Taking to her social media account, the actress shared her experience from the visit and wrote, "Suprabhat! Had a wonderful time interacting with the young talent in the Acting Pathshala at MIT Pune! The place is special as it was originally Rk farm house, have wonderful memories of shooting Prem Granth and enjoying the famous RK hospitality, and the mangoes that used to come from there."

She added, "The campus houses a tribute to the legend Shri Raj Kapur. Its like visiting a pilgrimage!"

Himani who seemed to have taken a trip down memory lane, recalled shooting for her movie Prem Granth that starred Rishi Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit at the same location, and also spoke about experiencing the warmth and hospitality associated with the Kapoor legacy.

In one of the pictures shared, the actress is seen addressing and interacting with a group of students from a School of Drama.

Talking about the historic RK farmhouse, based in Loni Kalbhor area of Pune, is situated along the banks of the Mula-Mutha River.

The scenic property once owned by Raj Kapoor, served as a vacation home for the actor and his family and was also a prominent shooting location for many of his films.

Movies such as Sangam, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Prem Granth, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, and many others were filmed at the location.

Over the years, the farmhouse has been transformed into an educational campus that looks into the preservation the filmmaker's legacy.

The farmhouse also has a museum dedicated to Raj Kapoor, featuring mannequins and displays inspired by his iconic films such as Awara, Mera Naam Joker and others.

Talking about Himani Shivpuri, the actress is touted as one of the most recognised character actors of the entertainment world.

She has appeared in several popular films including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Hero No.1 and many more.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Amazing! I had no idea this farmhouse was in Pune. Next time I visit my relatives there, I must try to see this campus. The fact that it has a museum too is fantastic. Raj Kapoor was a true showman, and his films are timeless. 🇮🇳
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Aman W
Himani ji is such a gem! Loved her in every role. Her sharing these memories makes me want to rewatch Prem Granth this weekend. The part about the mangoes is so quintessentially Indian – food and hospitality go hand in hand! 😊
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Sarah B
As someone new to Indian cinema, this is fascinating. The idea of a film legend's home becoming a school is beautiful. It's a living history lesson. I hope they maintain the original character of the place while adapting it for education.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the sentiment, I do hope the "educational institute" is doing genuine work and not just using the Kapoor name for branding. We need to ensure such heritage sites are properly curated and accessible to the public, not just privileged students.
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Meera T
The list of films shot there is incredible! Sangam, Ram Teri Ganga Maili... legendary. My parents' generation grew up on these movies. It's lovely that today's acting students get to learn in a space filled with such creative history. Jai Hind!

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