November 8, 2024: The late Bollywood icon Rishi Kapoor was known for his no-nonsense, candid personality, and actor-filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan recently shared an incident that truly reflected Kapoor’s straightforward nature. Rishi, a beloved figure in Indian cinema, often spoke his mind without worrying about public opinion, which sometimes landed him in hot water but also earned him respect for his honesty.
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In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Ananth Mahadevan recounted a moment when Rishi Kapoor openly criticized his son Ranbir Kapoor’s choice to act in a particular film. Without naming the movie or the director, Mahadevan recalled visiting Rishi at his residence when the senior actor expressed frustration about Ranbir’s decision. “He was constantly saying that he tried his best to dissuade Ranbir from doing that film. I told him, ‘Don’t do it, this film will not run,’” shared Mahadevan. Despite his warnings, Ranbir went ahead with the project.
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Mahadevan further added that Rishi Kapoor didn’t shy away from telling filmmakers directly if he thought their films would fail. “He was like that. You call it honesty; you call it pure delight. That was Rishi Kapoor,” he remarked, noting how the actor’s unfiltered comments were refreshing in an industry often governed by diplomacy.
Rishi Kapoor’s fearless attitude and genuine approach made him a one-of-a-kind personality in Bollywood, a stark contrast to the polished personas often curated for social media. His legacy of honesty and candor remains a memorable chapter in the story of Indian cinema.
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