‘Rishi Kapoor used to forget my name after the third drink’, recalls Patiala House director Nikhil Advani; Here’s what the late actor said to the filmmaker after that

Nikkhil Advani recently shared some nostalgic memories with late Rishi Kapoor and recalled how their bond grew stronger with time. Recalling her experiences with the Patiala House star, she remembered that after a few drinks, Rishi would sometimes forget her name completely, and would affectionately call her ‘ladka’.

On Cyrus Says Podcast, Nikhil Advani reflected on Patiala House, saying that despite modest box office results, the film boasted an excellent soundtrack. He said that working on the film also had a meaningful personal impact, as it brought him ‘very, very close’ to Rishi Kapoor, who played a key role in the story.

When the interviewer asked if he and Rishi Kapoor ever drank together, the director laughingly replied, “We used to drink almost every day.” Pressed to describe the experience, he summed it up in one word: “Incredible!”

He also shared that the late actor would often forget his name after a few drinks. “After the third drink, he would forget my name and then call me ‘boy’,” she said. ‘Boy, make my drink’.” Living just a wall away from Rishi’s bungalow, they were often called for late-night conversations. Rishi would talk passionately about recently released films, those But they worked unpredictably, which added to their unique relationship.

Nikhil fondly described the highlights of his friendship with him and how spontaneous gatherings took place at their neighboring houses. Often, one of them would head over to the shared wall to exchange drinks or chat about the latest movies. “Rishi will keep raving about a particular movie,” she said with a laugh, calling it one of the most amusing aspects of their friendship.

The Patiala House director further revealed that Akshay Kumar sometimes watches the film again and, feeling nostalgic, reaches out to him with the words, “What a film we have made.”