Anil Kapoor Reflects on Rajesh Khanna's Flop and Its Impact on His Father
Anil Kapoor On How Rajesh Khanna's Flop Film Shattered His Father: 'People Deserted Him Overnight'
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Anil Kapoor shared how a box office failure of a film starring Rajesh Khanna deeply affected his father, Surinder Kapoor, leaving him feeling abandoned. This experience motivated Anil to pursue a career in acting, driven by a desire to succeed where his father faced challenges.
- 01Anil Kapoor recalled the impact of a failed film starring Rajesh Khanna on his father.
- 02Surinder Kapoor felt abandoned by industry peers after the film's failure.
- 03Anil's desire to act was fueled by witnessing his father's struggles.
- 04Despite being a producer, Surinder Kapoor encouraged Anil to carve his own path.
- 05Anil Kapoor's latest project is 'Subedaar', streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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In a recent conversation, Anil Kapoor opened up about the profound effect a box office failure of a film starring Rajesh Khanna had on his father, Surinder Kapoor. Anil recalled how, after the film flopped, his father was left alone at the airport, with no one there to support him. This moment was shocking for Anil, who witnessed his father's vulnerability during a time when success in the film industry seemed fleeting. The experience instilled in Anil a sense of responsibility and a determination to become a leading actor, as he wanted to achieve what his father could not. Despite being a producer, Surinder Kapoor insisted that Anil find his own way in the industry. Anil's journey began at a young age, and he has since made a name for himself in Hindi cinema. His latest work, 'Subedaar', is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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