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Pooja Ruparel Reunites with 'King Uncle' Director Rakesh Roshan After 33 Years

Actress Pooja Ruparel recently shared a heartwarming reunion with filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, 33 years after they worked together on the 1993 film "King Uncle". She posted nostalgic pictures on Instagram, calling the chance meeting "Christmas Time Serendipity". The film "King Uncle", inspired by the story of 'Annie', featured Pooja as the orphan Munna and has since gained a cult following. Pooja is best remembered for her roles in "King Uncle" and as Chutki in the iconic "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".

Key Points: Pooja Ruparel Reunites with Rakesh Roshan After 33 Years

  • Nostalgic reunion after 33 years
  • 'King Uncle' was inspired by 'Annie'
  • Pooja played Munna/Chutki
  • Film gained cult family status
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Pooja Ruparel reunites with 'King Uncle' director Rakesh Roshan after 33 years

Actress Pooja Ruparel shares a nostalgic reunion with director Rakesh Roshan, 33 years after their iconic film 'King Uncle'. See the photos and her heartfelt message.

"33 years later... I met my first director...life changing...The Real 'King' Uncle..."

Mumbai, Dec 24

Actress Pooja Ruparel found herself swept in nostalgia as a chance she met with filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, more than three decades after they last worked together on the 1993 film "King Uncle".

Taking to Instagram, Pooja, who played the orphaned girl Munna in the film, shared a string of now and then pictures with Rakesh. The picture mix also featured glimpses from the sets of "King Uncle", which stars Jackie Shroff, Shah Rukh Khan, Anu Aggarwal, Nagma, Paresh Rawal, Sushmita Mukherjee, Pooja Ruparel and Deven Verma.

The text overlay on the pictures read: "33 years later... I met my first director...life changing...The Real 'King' Uncle... My Rakesh uncle."

She went on to share about how the serendipitous encounter unfolded as she wrote: "Christmas Time Serendipity !!! Met Rakesh Uncle after we wrapped shooting for KingUncle 33 years ago. Such a warm and wonderful memories".

"King Uncle" was inspired from the 1982 English film Annie that starred Aileen Quinn and Albert Finney, which in turn is based on the 1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray. The film was a moderate box office success and has since gained cult status, well-received by families and children.

The film tells the story of Ashok Bansal, an industrialist, who drives his brother and sister away with his stern attitude and stiff upper lip. However, the arrival of a young orphan girl, Munna, begins to thaw his icy demeanour.

Pooja started appearing in Bollywood movies as a child artist in 1993. After appearing in King Uncle, she gained nationwide popularity through her role as "Chutki" in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

Pooja has also acted in a number of movies and TV series ever since, including Amit Sahni Ki List, X: Past Is Present, TV series titled 24 and Zabaan Sambhalke.

- IANS

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Arjun K
It's heartwarming to see such reunions. These old films had a certain charm and innocence that's missing today. Rakesh Roshan made some real family classics. Good to see Pooja Ruparel is doing well.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up outside India, discovering these 90s Bollywood films later in life has been a joy. "King Uncle" is such a sweet adaptation. It's lovely to see the bond between actor and director remains strong after decades.
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Rohit P
Honestly, I feel the article is a bit too focused on the nostalgia. While the reunion is nice, it would be more interesting to know what Pooja is working on now or if there's any professional collaboration planned. Just my two cents.
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Kavya N
Chutki from DDLJ and Munna from King Uncle! Pooja Ruparel was a part of our growing up years. These pictures are so sweet. Warmed my heart on a Christmas Eve. ❤️
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Vikram M
The film's message about family and softening a hardened heart is timeless. Good to see this news amidst all the usual political and negative headlines. A simple, positive story.

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