Last year on April 30, the veteran actor Rishi Kapoor had passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Today (September 4), on his 69th birth anniversary, the makers of his last film ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ has a special gift for his fans.
Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, Rishi Ji’s last film ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ is bankrolled by Farhan Akhtar- Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment in association with MacGuffin Pictures.
On this special occasion, the makers unveiled the first look of the late actor and Paresh Rawal, who completed the film as he stepped into the late actor’s shoes after his demise. The movie also stars Juhi Chawla in a pivotal role.
Sharing the posters on Instagram, Farhan Akhtar wrote, “We are proud to present, the poster of a very special film- Sharmaji Namkeen, starring one of the most celebrated actors in the Hindi film industry whose inimitable work and sparkling career we will cherish forever, Mr. Rishi Kapoor. As a mark of love, respect, and remembrance of him and as a gift to his millions of fans, here is the first look of his final film. A big thank you to Mr. Paresh Rawal, who completed the film by agreeing to take the sensitive step of portraying the same character played by Rishi-ji.”
This film is a light-hearted coming-of-age story of a lovable 60-year-old-man.
Talking about stepping into Rishi Ji’s shoes, Paresh Rawal told Mid-Day, “When I got the opportunity to play his role, I felt a sense of responsibility. On seeing his footage in the film, I knew I would have to work harder. We have tried our best, and [the team] helped me slip into the character.”
“I miss Chintu saab. He was a pure-hearted person. He would honestly say what was on his mind; there was no malice. His positivity was infectious,” he added.