It's a known fact that actor-director Satish Kaushik is close to Sridevi and his producer husband Boney Kapoor. He has been part of her iconic film, Mr India and still feels honoured and grateful for the actress to sign his directorial debut, 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' when she was at the top of her game.
It's a known fact that actor-director Satish Kaushik is close to Sridevi and his producer husband Boney Kapoor. They have worked together in several films and had a special bond in personal life as well.
The entire Bollywood is grieving the untimely demise of Sridevi, Satish Kaushik is also heartbroken. In an interview to Mid-Day, Satish relived the beautiful memories on the sets of the films they worked together. Kaushik still remembers how he used to call her 'madam' even after tied the knot to his friend, Boney Kapoor. Remembering the times when he not just played the role of cook Cylinder, Satish Kaushik was also an assistant director on the sets on Shekhar Kapur's film Mr India. "I would call her 'madam', because I was the AD. I continued to do so even after she married my buddy, Boney Kapoor. I could never call her Sri, or Sridevi, even though she would often tell me to do so. She was humble, quiet and extremely dignified." He even explained her struggle with Hindi and how she overcame it. He said," Initially, she grappled with Hindi, but ensured that she eventually learnt the language. She was guided by a Delhi theatre artiste, named Sushma Ahuja, who was settled in Chennai. In fact, Mr India (1987) was the first film that she dubbed in her own voice."
When HT asked what was the last time he spoke to her, Satish reveals, “We used to keep meeting on and off at functions. We would talk on the phone, too. I had congratulated her for her performance in Mom (2017). When her daughter, Janhvi started shooting for her upcoming debut film Dhadak, I messaged her on the first day. And she replied." He even phone his friend in the tough times and said, "Boney and I have shared a close bond. After news of the demise, I called him. He was bawling, I had no words that could comfort him."
'Mr India' director Shekhar Kapur director also wrote an emotional post on Instagram, "You were the most exciting actress I ever worked with. Your energy on camera was scintillating. There was not a moment on screen that you did not have the audience in your grip. Be it an emotion, a comic moment, a dance. You were so innovative. You always did far far more than I asked of you . You were never less than surprising. As a human being you were incredibly supportive of those you were close to. I remember when everyone was going at me for a film that was threatening to fall apart .. you fought for me like a tigress. You were so loyal to your Directors. It’s unbelievable that you passed. Unexpected, sudden and shocking. It shook us all. We were waiting for Mr India 2 ! Honestly .. that film should have been made by now .. It’s devastating for Boney, your daughters and your family .. I know up there you will still be looking forward to your daughters debut .. but we will never get over your presence on this Earth, Sri Devi ! #sridevi #mrindia #film"
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