Neetu Kapoor, star of the 1960s and 1970s, last appeared on the big screen in the action comedy “Besharam” in 2013. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor’s son and Rishi Kapoor
Neetu Kapoor, a star of the 1960s and 1970s, last appeared on the big screen in the action comedy “Besharam” in 2013.
Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor said Sunday that the upcoming comedy “Jugjugg Jeeyo” is the perfect project to end her nine-year absence from acting, a decision she believes her late husband and frequent co-star Rishi Kapoor would be happy about.
Neetu Kapoor, a star of the 1960s and 1970s, last appeared on the big screen in the action comedy “Besharam” in 2013. The film stars her son Ranbir Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor.
Raj Mehta’s directorial “Jugjugg Jeeyo”, she said, has a special place in her heart, as the film helped her cope with the death of her husband in 2020.
Neetu Kapoor, best known for her films “Kabhi Kabhie”, “Amar Akbar Anthony”, “Kaala Patthar” and “Yaarana”, said returning to work after the weekend was her “best decision”.
“It was the best experience for me. It helped me through whatever I went through. I really thank Karan and Raj for guiding me, I thank the cast for supporting me. It was a new place for me. Everyone was good, special. I’m proud. “The 63-year-old actor told reporters during the presentation of the” Jugjugg Jeeyo “trailer here.
She also thanked Karan Johar for encouraging her to resume acting with his latest production.
“I can not be grateful to anyone more than you Karan. You are the one who pressured me, he told me I have to work. This was the best decision for me. I’m sure he (Rishi) is I will be extremely happy. “Movie will always be special because I’m going back to Hindi movies,” the actor added.
“Jugjugg Jeeyo” also stars Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor and Kiara Advani.
Anil Kapoor, who plays Neetu Kapoor’s husband on screen in the upcoming comedy, said he was lucky to share the screen space with the star.
“It was a pleasure and an honor to work with the best – Neetu Kapoor. How lucky I am to be there next to her in the comeback movie,” said the 65-year-old.
Dhawan called Neetu one of the best Indian artists and said the veteran would “shock” everyone with her performance in the film.
“Jugjugg Jeeyo” also stars Maniesh Paul and marks the big screen debut of actress-influencer on social media Prajakta Kohli. The film is scheduled for release on June 24.
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