When Rishi Kapoor struggled to compliment Sridevi
Mumbai, June 16
Late actor Rishi Kapoor once revealed how he struggled to compliment his co-star Sridevi during his appearance on "The Kapil Sharma Show".
Host Kapil Sharma had asked Rishi Kapoor, "Sridevi Ji is from South India. When you met her for the first time, did she speak Hindi well? Or did you have to learn Tamil?
Sharing a particular incident when he faced an awkward moment with Sridevi during a shoot, Rishi Kapoor recalled, "I remember one day, there was a shoot going on. The film's magazine ran out. All the lights were on. It takes two minutes to change the magazine, to take out the old magazine and put a fresh one in the camera. However, there is a lot of discomfort in those two minutes when the actors and actresses are standing, the lights are on, and there is silence everywhere".
As the two were waiting for the shoot to resume, Sridevi told Rishi Kapoor, "Sir, I saw 'Khel Khel Mein' four times. I liked it a lot, sir'.
While Rishi Kapoor thanked his co-star for the compliment, he was unable to think of a compliment for Sridevi.
"Which film of hers did I see? I was thinking", he confessed.
However, he was saved by the bell as a voice came from behind saying, "The shot is ready".
During his glorious tenure as an actor, Rishi Kapoor worked with Sridevi in multiple movies, including "Nagina" (1986), "Kaun Sachcha Kaun Jhoota" (1997), "Chandni" (1989), "Banjaran" (1991), and "Gurudev" (1993).
Both Rishi Kapoor and Sridevi are not with us anymore.
Unfortunately, Rishi Kapoor passed away on 30th April 2020 after a two-year-long battle with leukemia. He was 76 at the time.
On the other hand, Sridevi suddenly left for the heavenly abode at the age of 54 in 2018 in Dubai after an accidental drowning.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Rishi Kapoor was such a humble soul even when he was a huge star. To admit on national TV that he couldn't think of a compliment for Sridevi shows how real he was. No fake Bollywood drama. Those two minutes of silence must have felt like hours! 😅
I wish someone had asked Rishi ji what he thought of Sridevi's work back then. She was such a powerhouse performer - from 'Sadma' to 'Chandni', she had range. But honestly, these human moments make these legends more relatable. The fact that even stars get tongue-tied is comforting 😊
I'm not Indian but I love watching old Bollywood clips. This is such a charming story! Rishi Kapoor seems like he was genuinely shy and sweet. And Sridevi watching 'Khel Khel Mein' four times is a beautiful compliment. Two legends who left us too soon. 💫
Honestly, I think Rishi Kapoor was being a bit too hard on himself. He might have been genuinely starstruck by Sridevi's beauty and talent! Remember, she was the highest-paid actress at one point. Also, can we appreciate how Kapil Sharma's show often brings out these rare, unscripted moments from celebrities? 🔥
This is such a typical Bollywood story - full of drama even in the mundane moments! 😂 But honestly, it shows how human these stars are. Rishi ji couldn't find words because he was genuinely thoughtful and respected Sridevi too much to give a half-hearted compliment. Miss both of them. Heaven got two shining stars too soon.
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