Randhir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor’s brother Rajiv Kapoor aka Chimpu handed away on Tuesday. The actor-filmmaker wasn’t maintaining effectively since the previous couple of months. Quickly after the information of his unlucky demise got here out, his mates and colleagues from the movie trade paid their respects on the social media. Whereas talking to Pinkvilla, Himani Shivpuri mentioned that she has some stunning reminiscences of working with Rajiv Kapoor. She had featured in his 1996 directorial Prem Granth and in his 1999 manufacturing, Aa Ab Laut Chalen.

“You realize, there’s a very fascinating story behind my casting in Prem Granth. Initially, Daboo ji (producer Randhir Kapoor) had referred to as me to supply the position of Natho, however then Madhuri Dixit’s hairdresser who was Aruna ji’s (Aruna Irani) hairdresser as effectively, instructed Aruna ji about how splendid the position was. So she went and met Daboo ji, and I obtained a name saying that Arunja ji was within the position so I stepped out. However later she opted out for some cause, so I used to be supplied the position once more. However earlier than committing I spoke to Aruna ji first, who confirmed that she wouldn’t have the ability to play Natho and I might do it effectively. That’s how I got here onboard for Prem Granth,” the actress remembers. 

Reminiscing about her equation with Rajiv Kapoor she provides, “Chimpu ji had a transparent thought of what he wished from the movie and his actors. The RK banner was identified to pamper its actors and after pack up there was this big buffet of delicious meals lined up for everybody. Prem Chopra ji used to get his meals from house, however would later distribute it amongst the forged and crew and indulge within the buffet on the market. Throughout the mango season, they’d deal with us with probably the most scrumptious mangoes from their farm. As soon as I keep in mind I used to be so full, however Chimpu ji was after my life to feed me extra. We had been all actually very shut, they usually had been actually great hosts.”

She additional remembers an incident from the units of Prem Granth. “My character Natho was a prostitute and as soon as for a scene I needed to put on a gown which had a plunging neckline. I used to be actually in two minds about it and Chimpu ji and I even fought over it. However he very gracefully defined to me that it was a requirement for the position, and clearly I perceive that contemplating my theatre and NSD background. Even throughout Aa Ab Laut Chalen I had probably the most great outside with them. Chimpu ji and I had a stunning friendship. I had final met him on a flight a number of years in the past. I’m actually going to overlook him,” says Himani. 

Actor Ranjeet who has labored with Rajiv Kapoor in Santosh Kumar Chauhan’s 1990 movie Zimmedaaar says, “He was like a child to me. I’ve labored together with his father, his uncles, his brothers. It is actually unhappy. Upar wala Bhagwan hai na jo, deal with uske haath mein hello hota hai. However loss is a loss. I’ve spent plenty of time with Rishi as I’ve accomplished a number of movies with him and we might even catch up each night. However with Chimpu I didn’t have a lot interplay, although he at all times gave me plenty of respect and love. Could god give peace to his soul.” 

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