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Suhail Nayyar fondly remembers Rishi Kapoor's kindness during the filming of 'Sharmaji Namkeen.' Kapoor stayed back to help Nayyar with a crucial scene despite having wrapped his own part. The film, Kapoor's last, was completed posthumously with Paresh Rawal stepping in. Nayyar's emotional recollection highlights Kapoor's mentorship and warmth on set.

Key Points: Suhail Nayyar Recalls Rishi Kapoor's Kindness on Sharmaji Namkeen Sets

  • Rishi Kapoor stayed post-packup to help Suhail Nayyar with a scene
  • Film marked Kapoor's final posthumous role
  • Paresh Rawal completed remaining scenes after Kapoor's passing
  • Directed by debutant Hitesh Bhatia
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Suhail Nayyar recalls how late Rishi Kapoor waited to give him cues on the sets of 'Sharmaji Namkeen'

Actor Suhail Nayyar shares how late Rishi Kapoor stayed back to support him during a crucial scene in 'Sharmaji Namkeen,' revealing the veteran's generosity.

Suhail Nayyar recalls how late Rishi Kapoor waited to give him cues on the sets of 'Sharmaji Namkeen'
"Rishi ji insisted on staying to give me cues—that gesture meant the world to me. - Suhail Nayyar"

Mumbai, June 26

Actor Suhail Nayyar shared a heartfelt memory from the sets of “Sharmaji Namkeen,” highlighting the warmth and generosity of the late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor.

Nayyar revealed that during a crucial emotional scene, Kapoor—despite having completed his part for the day—chose to stay back on set to give him live cues. Speaking to IANS, Suhail recalled the pivotal moment from the film that left a lasting impression on him, both as an actor and as a person. The ‘Jee Karda’ actor shared how during a tense father-son confrontation scene, Rishi Kapoor had completed his portion and the crew had announced pack-up. However, upon learning that Suhail’s close-up was still pending, Kapoor chose to stay back—not as a requirement, but out of sheer support.

“I remember during a confrontational scene in Sharmaji Namkeen, Rishi ji had wrapped up his part, and pack-up was announced. But he asked if my close-up was still pending. When the team said yes, he insisted on staying to give me cues. That gesture meant the world to me. If you watch that father-son confrontation in the film, it feels very real—just like how such moments are in real life,” shared Nayyar

“Sharmaji Namkeen,” which marked Rishi Kapoor’s final film, was written and directed by debutante Hitesh Bhatia. The comedy drama was produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment. The 2022 released featured two actors—Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal—portraying the same character within the same film. While it marks Kapoor’s final posthumous appearance on screen, the film also stars Juhi Chawla, Satish Kaushik, Sheeba Chaddha, Isha Talwar, Suhail Nayyar, and Taaruk Raina in key supporting roles.

Production for the film began in January 2020 but came to an unexpected halt following the passing of Rishi Kapoor on 30 April 2020. To complete the project, Paresh Rawal was brought in to portray the same character and finish the remaining scenes. “Sharmaji Namkeen” eventually premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 31 March 2022.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Such a beautiful gesture by Rishi ji! This shows why he was loved by generations of fans. True legends don't just act, they uplift others too. Sharmaji Namkeen was such a heartwarming film - perfect farewell to a legend ❤️
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Rahul M.
This story gives me goosebumps! In today's rushed film industry, who does this? Only someone with true passion for cinema. Though I felt the dual casting was slightly distracting, the emotional core of the film shone through because of such moments.
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Anjali S.
Rishi Kapoor was the last of the old-school gentlemen actors. His scenes with Juhi Chawla in the film had such natural chemistry! 😊 Makes me nostalgic for 90s Bollywood when acting mattered more than just looking good on screen.
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Vikram P.
Respect to Suhail for acknowledging this. Many young actors today would've taken such help for granted. The film industry needs more guru-shishya moments like this rather than just PR-driven friendships.
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Sneha R.
Emotional read! Though I wonder - was it really necessary to complete the film with another actor? Maybe they could've released it as a tribute with whatever scenes Rishi ji had shot. The switching between actors took me out of the story sometimes.
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Karan D.
This is why we call them "veterans" - not just for years in industry but for their values. Meanwhile today's stars leave sets the minute their shot is done. Sharmaji Namkeen was a hidden gem on Prime - more people should watch it!

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