Close X
Saturday, January 11, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Raj Kapoor Greatest Influence In My Life: Anil Kapoor

IANS, 21 Jul, 2017 01:10 PM
  • Raj Kapoor Greatest Influence In My Life: Anil Kapoor
Actor-producer Anil Kapoor says late legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor has had the greatest influence on his life.
 
During the promotion of his upcoming film "Mubarakan" here on Thursday, when actor Arjun Kapoor asked Anil about his greatest influence in the entertainment industry, Anil said: "Without any discussion it has to be Raj Kapoor. He is the greatest showman, fantastic entertainer, great director and his films used to be really entertaining. 
 
"All his films have such recall value that they are still so much relevant in today's times as well. Be it films like 'Shri 420', 'Awaara', 'Mera Naam Joker', 'Bobby' and many more."
 
Anil said no one presented heroines better than Raj Kapoor.
 
"His films' music and background score was also so unbelievable. He was absolutely extraordinary. A true Indian filmmaker who believed in presenting heroines so beautifully. I don't think there is anybody who has presented their heroines so well than Raj Kapoor. So for me, he is the greatest influence on my life from the Indian film industry," Anil said.
 
 
 
Meanwhile, Anil said he and his brother, producer Boney Kapoor, are more than brothers.
 
"We are more than brothers, we are like friends. It's a bond which is difficult to describe. We both started our career at the same time. We made some good films together. We together gave all our blood, sweat, money and property to make films what we wanted to make, and that's what me and Boney are and always will be till our dying day."
 
Anil and Boney also have a brother named Sanjay Kapoor.
 
Asked about the naughtiest one among all the three brothers during their childhood, Anil said: "I was the naughtiest kid among all my brothers. Boney and Sanjay used to get caught by our parents, but I never used to get caught after doing mischief. 
 
"Sanjay was the most decent one among us and Boney and I used to fight a lot and he used to hit me very often but his contribution in my career has been tremendous."
 
 
 
Directed by Anees Bazmee, "Mubarakan" is slated for a release on July 28.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Katrina Kaif On Working With Ranbir Kapoor: It's Very Difficult, Will Never Happen Again

Katrina Kaif On Working With Ranbir Kapoor: It's Very Difficult, Will Never Happen Again
The friendly banter that Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor have shared during their Jagga Jasoos promotional spree, it seems, might merely be a front to pique the curiosity of cinephiles. 

Katrina Kaif On Working With Ranbir Kapoor: It's Very Difficult, Will Never Happen Again

Amitabh Bachchan Made GST Brand Ambassador By Government

The Central Board of Excise and Customs will be making the 74-year-old Bachchan brand ambassador for GST. A 40-second video featuring him has already been shot and is being circulated.

Amitabh Bachchan Made GST Brand Ambassador By Government

Bollywood Incomplete Without Karan Johar: Saif Ali Khan

Bollywood Incomplete Without Karan Johar: Saif Ali Khan
Actor Saif Ali Khan says Bollywood is incomplete without the presence of filmmaker Karan Johar.

Bollywood Incomplete Without Karan Johar: Saif Ali Khan

'Angreji Beat' Was Not Recorded Formally: Gippy Grewal

'Angreji Beat' Was Not Recorded Formally: Gippy Grewal
Punjabi actor-singer Gippy Grewal, who is busy promoting his single "Car Nach Di", says the hit number "Angreji Beat" that he churned out in collaboration with rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in 2011, was not recorded formally.

'Angreji Beat' Was Not Recorded Formally: Gippy Grewal

PICS: Anupam Kher Illuminates UN Building In New York

PICS: Anupam Kher Illuminates UN Building In New York
Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher says it was a great honour for him to illuminate the UN building here in preparation of International Day of Yoga, which is on Wednesday.

PICS: Anupam Kher Illuminates UN Building In New York

Australian Film Director Justin Kurzel Fascinated By India

Australian Film Director Justin Kurzel Fascinated By India
Justin Kurzel was supposed to direct a film based on the 2008 Mumbai attack, but says "unfortunately the film didnt go ahead". 

Australian Film Director Justin Kurzel Fascinated By India