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Pooja Ruparel Reveals How Satish Shah Kept DDLJ Cast Laughing

Pooja Ruparel remembers her late co-star Satish Shah with great fondness from their DDLJ days. She recalls how his incredible comic timing had the entire cast in stitches during filming. One particular memory stands out where he improvised the famous "indigenous" line in a scene with Shah Rukh Khan. His effortless humor and charismatic presence left a lasting impact on everyone who worked with him.

Key Points: Pooja Ruparel Recalls Satish Shah's Humor on DDLJ Sets

  • Satish Shah's brilliant improvisation of "indigenous" dialogue in DDLJ
  • His effortless humor during lunch breaks on film sets
  • Pooja Ruparel's admiration for his subtle, intelligent wit
  • Shah's iconic role as Ajit Singh alongside SRK and Kajol
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Pooja Ruparel recalls how Satish Shah kept everyone laughing on the sets of 'DDLJ'

DDLJ actress Pooja Ruparel shares heartfelt memories of Satish Shah's impeccable comic timing and infectious humor that kept the entire cast laughing during filming.

Pooja Ruparel recalls how Satish Shah kept everyone laughing on the sets of 'DDLJ'
"He made us all laugh till our cheeks hurt during the shooting of DDLJ - Pooja Ruparel"

Mumbai, Oct 26

Actress Pooja Ruparel, best known for her role as Chutki in the cult classic “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” shared fond memories of her late co-star Satish Shah from the film's sets.

In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, she recalled how the late actor kept the entire cast and crew laughing during the shoot of the iconic film DDLJ. Through her anecdotes, Pooja highlighted Shah's infectious sense of humour and the lighthearted atmosphere he brought to the sets, leaving a lasting impression on everyone around him.

Ruparel shared, "One thing that comes to my mind immediately is his impeccable timing. He made us all laugh till our cheeks hurt during the shooting of DDLJ. It was done so effortlessly over lunch. There is one dialogue in DDLJ where he tells Shah Rukh Khan, "You're a genius! not only are you a genius, but you are indigenous!" This word was his brilliant addition to the scene."

Sharing more on his nature, Pooja added, "He was so witty, so intelligent, so subtle, and charismatic. He was just so incredibly talented! His death is such a huge loss to us all. He will always be remembered with loads of love and admiration. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Our favourite show of Satish Shah will be Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai. I have the happiest memories of watching him on the show with my family."

Satish Shah played the role of Ajit Singh in "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" which also featured Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri and Farida Jalal, among others.

Satish Shah, renowned for his iconic roles in films and shows like "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro," "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai," "Main Hoon Na," and "Om Shanti Om," passed away on October 25 in Mumbai at the age of 74.

The entire Bollywood fraternity took to social media to pay tribute to Satish, sharing heartfelt messages and fond memories of the veteran actor.

- IANS

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Rohit P
I grew up watching him in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai with my family. His character Indravadan was pure gold! The way he delivered those sarcastic lines was just brilliant. May his soul rest in peace 🙏
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David E
As someone who discovered Indian cinema later in life, Satish Shah's performances were always a highlight. His versatility from Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro to DDLJ shows what a phenomenal actor he was.
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Ananya R
It's heartwarming to hear these behind-the-scenes stories. Actors like Satish Shah made our childhood so much brighter with their incredible talent. His legacy will live on through his amazing work ❤️
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Michael C
While I appreciate the tribute, I wish we had more coverage of his earlier work in parallel cinema. His role in Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro was groundbreaking and deserves equal recognition alongside his commercial success.
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Shreya B
My parents still quote his Sarabhai vs Sarabhai dialogues at home! He was truly one of a kind. The entertainment industry has lost a gem. Om Shanti 🕊️

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