Anil Kapoor recalls nervous dance moment with Hema Malini on completion of 41 years of ‘Yudh’
Anil Kapoor revisits memories of his 1985 film Yudh as it completes 41 years, reflecting on the early phase of his career. He said that playing a dual role was easy, but dancing with Hema Malini made him nervous and was challenged by her presence on screen.
Actor Anil Kapoor revisited an important phase of his early career as he celebrated 41 years of his 1985 film. war. The actor shared that playing a dual role was natural for him, but dancing with Hema Malini had intimidated him.
Recalling the memories associated with the film that are still fond of him, Kapoor said that he found it difficult to match Hema Malini’s screen presence, describing it as the most challenging part of the experience.
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On May 3, the actor shared a throwback photo from the film on his Instagram Story and shared how that moment still sticks with him even after 41 years.
He wrote, “41 years war And I still can’t forget this moment. Playing a double role was easier than dancing with Hema ji. that aspect of war Had me seriously nervous! She was already the biggest star in the country, her presence larger than life and there I was, a skinny young boy just talking Shock And trying to keep up (sic)!”
The 69-year-old actor described this experience as one of the most defining stages of his early journey in cinema. He said sharing the frame with a veteran was both a learning experience and an overwhelming moment.
He said that he remained nervous throughout the shooting.
Along with Anil Kapoor and Hema Malini, Jackie Shroff and Shatrughan Sinha were also in important roles in this film.
Directed by Rajiv Rai, war Released in 1985, it marked his debut as a filmmaker. The story follows a mother whose twin sons are kidnapped and later separated before confronting their past.
The cast also included Tina Munim, Pran, Danny Denzongpa and Nutan.