Actor Anil Kapoor has paid an emotional tribute to filmmaker, writer and actor K Bhagyaraj after his death due to a heart attack on June 27. Expressing shock at the loss, Kapoor said it felt surreal especially as he had met Bhagyaraj a few days earlier at actor Khushboo’s daughter’s wedding, where they had spent time together.

Sharing a note on X, Kapoor remembered Bhagyaraj as a “creative genius” whose impact on Indian cinema was greater than many realize. He said that many landmark Hindi films and defining moments in the careers of actors and filmmakers have originated from the stories of Bhagyaraj, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.

How did K Bhagyaraj influence Anil Kapoor’s career?

Reflecting on his own journey, Kapoor credits Bhagyaraj’s writing for shaping some of the most important films of his career. he missed her those seven daysBased on the work of Bhagyaraj, it became one of the defining films of his early years in Bollywood.

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The actor also threw light on this LoveWhich included Bhagyaraj’s story, screenplay and dialogues. Kapoor said the film not only became memorable but also helped launch the producing careers of Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria under Maruti International.

What did Anil Kapoor say in his last tribute?

Concluding his tribute, Kapoor said that he will always be grateful for Bhagyaraj’s contribution to both his personal journey and Indian cinema. Expressing condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the late filmmaker, he said that Bhagyaraj’s legacy will live on through the stories he created and the countless people he inspired, adding that he will be greatly missed.

Which blockbuster films were inspired by Bhagyaraj’s work?

Kapoor went on telling betaAnother adaptation of Bhagyaraj’s writings, it has been described as one of the biggest blockbusters of its time. He revealed that he and producer Boney Kapoor had acquired the remake rights before handing them over to Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria during a difficult period in his career. The film was a massive commercial success and brought widespread recognition to everyone involved.

He also cited Will you marry me Another example of Bhagyaraj’s storytelling reaching the Hindi audience. According to Kapoor, the film, directed by David Dhawan, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and starring Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Priyanka Chopra, was based on the story and screenplay by Bhagyaraj before being adapted into Hindi by Anees Bazmee. Kapoor said that the film became a huge success and marked another important milestone in Akshay Kumar’s career.