‘Sharmaji Namkeen’: Producer Honey Trehan opens up on his film being Rishi Kapoor’s last

Casting director turned producer Honey Trehan recalling the time that he worked with Rishi Kapoor in his last film ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ said that the actor’s professionalism was inspiring. He spoke about the time when the veteran actor had returned to work just a day after his sister Ritu Nanda’s death. He also expressed his sadness over the fact that his film ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ will be the veteran actor’s last film.

Producer Honey Trehan’s ‘Sahrmaji Namkeen’ happens to be the last film of Rishi’s career. Speaking about how Rishi gave equal importance to his personal as well as professional life, Honey told Mumbai Mirror about how the actor reported on the sets just the next day after his sister Ritu Nanda’s demise.

The producer shared, “We were looking to reschedule but in answer to my condolence message he (Rishi) asked, ‘What is the call time tomorrow?” Honey asked the actor to take an off however he replied, “Bakwas maat karo, what happened is personal, but work is my profession. I am equally responsible for both. The show must go on.”

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“He was very particular about time, so if you were delayed even by five minutes, it was imperative you inform him. It’s sad that ours will be his last film. I would definitely have wanted to see a lot more of him,” the producer further shared.

Offering his condolence to Rishi’s family, Honey sharing a picture from the sets of their film, wrote, “Oh my dear lord this is absolutely not done…so devastated and heartbroken again ? The man of love laughter and joy a symbol of humanity and dignity a gentleman of complete integrity such an honour to know you so closely sir and learning about life and experiences..always smiling encouraging and generous in all situations…truly honored to know you to share a meal, drinks, laughter talking about food and his wonderful journey with Raj Sahab to Yash ji to Desai Sahab to Hrishikesh Mukherji..you are a true legend..you will be missed Largely ? Respect ❤️ my dearest “SHARMAJI(sic).”

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‘Sharmaji Namkeen’ is a coming-of-age story backed by Excel Entertainment. Rishi had almost completed the film with just 1-2 days of the shoot remaining. The film is directed by Hitesh Bhatia and also stars Juhi Chawla opposite Rishi.

The 67-year-old actor breathed his last on April 30 after his two years battle with cancer.

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