Sonam Kapoor relives her 'Saawariya' days with Ranbir Kapoor
Mumbai, Aug 4
Actress Sonam Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she looked back at her debut film 'Saawariya' and the memorable journey associated with it.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the 'Neerja' actress reshared a post shared by Bhansali Productions. The production house shared the song 'Ayat' from the film 'Bajirao Mastani,' featuring visuals of Sonam Kapoor's romantic moments with Ranbir Kapoor from their film 'Saawariya.'
The video collage also featured glimpses of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from "Devdas" and Amitabh Bachchan from "Black," celebrating memorable moments from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's iconic films. Resharing the video, Sonam wrote, "Baarish mein har nazar, har lamha....ek naya Ehsaas ban jaata hai."
"Saawariya," directed and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1848 short story 'White Nights.' The film marked the debuts of Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. The musical romantic drama also marked the last film appearances of both Zohra Sehgal and Begum Para before their deaths.
The film also featured special guest appearances by Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan. "Saawariya" was released on November 9, 2007, and received mixed reviews from critics and audiences upon its release.
On the acting front, Sonam Kapoor was last seen in the 2023 crime thriller "Blind," directed by Shome Makhija. The film also featured Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, and Lillete Dubey in key supporting roles. A remake of the 2011 Korean film of the same name, "Blind," revolved around a visually impaired police officer who attempts to track down a serial killer.
Sonam was also set to headline the film adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's novel "Battle for Bittora," but the project has been delayed for several years. Produced by her sister Rhea Kapoor, the film was planned as a romantic political drama.
Sonam began her journey in the film industry as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film Black. She made her acting debut with Bhansali's romantic drama "Saawariya" in 2007. After a series of unsuccessful films, she achieved her first major breakthrough with "Raanjhanaa" in 2013.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, the film got mixed reviews back then, but the music was top-notch! 'Jab Se Tere Naina' and 'Yoon Shabnami' are still on my playlist today. Happy to see Sonam cherishing her debut memories. Neha, you were adorable in the film!
Bhansali's films are like paintings coming to life. Even though Saawariya wasn't a big hit, it gave us two amazing actors—Ranbir and Sonam. Also, can we talk about how beautiful Aishwarya was in Devdas? Pure timeless beauty!
It's a bit disappointing that Sonam's career didn't reach the heights many expected after such a dream debut. But she has carved her own niche with films like Neerja and Raanjhanaa. Nostalgia aside, I hope she gets more good roles soon. The "Battle for Bittora" delay is sad.
The song 'Ayat' is so soulful, and the way it was used in this collage just hits different. It's nice to see actresses celebrating their journey rather than just promoting new projects. Sonam is classy! 💫
As a film buff from that era, I remember how grand the promotions were for Saawariya. Ranbir and Sonam were everywhere! The film itself was a visual treat but the storytelling was a bit weak. Still, those songs and the chemistry were sweet. The nostalgia is real yaar.
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