Javed Akhtar Writes A Heartfelt Note For Friend Rishi Kapoor After Watching 'Sharmaji Namkeen'!
After watching Sharmaji Namkeen, Javed Akhtar lauded the writer and director. He also thanked Paresh Rawal for his ¡°unusual and great contribution.¡±
'Sharmaji Namkeen' is a special film for all Rishi Kapoor fans. Before the veteran actor could complete the film's shoot, he passed away. All his fans, family, and colleagues from the Indian film industry were eagerly waiting for the film's release.
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Ever since the film has released, fans have been showering praises for the team of 'Sharmaji Namkeen'.
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Amid the flood of congratulatory messages is a special message from lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar.
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After watching Sharmaji Namkeen, Javed Akhtar lauded the writer and director. He also thanked Paresh Rawal for his ¡°unusual and great contribution.¡±
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However, the most significant part of his message was for Rishi Kapoor. In his tweet, Akhtar wrote how Rishi Kapoor would sorely be missed forever. Calling his performance flawless, he wrote:
Watched Sharma ji Namkeen . So well written and directed . Thank you Paresh Rawal saheb for your most unusual and great contribution . Now my friend Chintu , ultimately it is your show . You have hit the last ball out of the stadium . Tell me ,why we all won't miss you for ever
¡ª Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 4, 2022
¡°Watched Sharma Ji Namkeen. So well written and directed. Thank you, Paresh Rawal Saheb, for your most unusual and great contribution. Now my friend Chintu, ultimately, it is your show. You have hit the last ball out of the stadium. Tell me why we all won't miss you forever,¡±
Sharmaji Namkeen is a heartfelt story of a recently retired man who finds joy in working as a cook for a group of kitty ladies.
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While he is lauded for his culinary skills by the women in the kitty group, he struggles to gain respect and acceptance from his family, who is embarrassed by his gig.
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Sharmaji Namkeen' is one of the rare Bollywood films where two actors have played the same character.
After Rishi Kapoor passed away, Paresh Rawal gracefully stepped in to fill his shoes and complete the film. The film premiered on March 31 on Amazon Prime Video and has been receiving rave reviews from the audience.
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