Raj Kapoor was one of Bollywood’s most successful actors and filmmakers, with a career spanning more than five decades. Recently, filmmaker Boney Kapoor recalled how the veteran actor used to share his most expensive liquor with him as they shared a great camaraderie. Furthermore, Boney revealed that Raj Kapoor used to give up drinking during the post-production phase of his films until the final copy was made.
In a new interview with Screen, Boney Kapoor, who has produced films like Salman Khan starrer Wanted and No Entry, shared details about his sweet bond with Raj Kapoor.
The filmmaker closely observed the period when the actor’s dream project, Mera Naam Joker, which was close to his heart, failed to impress the audience at the time of its release. However later it became popular.
Recalling the period when the film did not perform well, Boney revealed that Raj Kapoor had given up alcohol and re-shot the film following his rule of not drinking alcohol during the post-production phase of his films. Had edited.
“A man who was so fond of drinking that he would give it up when the film was in its final stages. During that period he would not even touch alcohol until his copy arrived. Post- The entire production period was spent without alcohol.” He had been drinking, he shared.
However, this Sangam was a personal choice of the actor, who was passionate about filmmaking. Despite this, Raj Kapoor had a generous nature and shared his wine with Boney, who said, “I was the privileged person with whom he shared his most expensive wine, so I was really good about that.” Kind of know.”
The producer of Wanted shared that Raj Kapoor was more than a mentor to him and they had a deep bond. As a result, he could not muster the courage to visit his hero in the ICU before he passed away
Recently Boney Kapoor also attended the birth centenary celebrations of Raj Kapoor in Mumbai, which was organized by the Kapoor family. To celebrate the occasion, a special event was organized where 10 iconic films of the legendary actor were screened across 135 screens across 40 cities in the country.
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