Anil Kapoor, in a conversation with Lilly Singh, reflected on the challenges faced by his father, Surinder Kapoor, a Bollywood producer whose career took a downturn following the failure of a film starring Rajesh Khanna. Anil described his father as a humble and honest man, revered for his character rather than his success. He recounted a painful memory of how Surinder was abandoned by the industry after the film's failure, which deeply impacted Anil and motivated him to pursue a successful acting career. Surinder had encouraged Anil to find his own way in the industry, refusing to produce a film for him, a decision that Anil appreciated. Surinder Kapoor passed away on September 24, 2011, at the age of 85 due to a cardiac arrest, leaving a legacy marked by integrity and resilience.