Rishi Kapoor's Birth Anniversary: Farhan Akhtar Unveils Poster of Late Actor’s Last Film ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’; Release Postponed

On the occasion of Rishi Kapoor's birthday, filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has released the first poster for Sharmaji Namkeen, his final film.

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04 Sep 2021, 7:46 am

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Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30th of last year. At that time, shooting of the film 'Sharmaji Namkeen' was pending. The filmmakers opted not to discontinue the film even after Rishi's death. Paresh Rawal shot the rest of Rishi's portion, and the film was finished.

Last month, actress Juhi Chawla, who plays a vital part in the film, stated that it would be released on September 4 as a tribute to Rishi Kapoor, but no decision has been made on whether or not multiplexes and theatres would be opened in Maharashtra. As a result, the film's release has been postponed for the time being.

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However, Honey Trehan, a producer on the film, told True Scoop News that due to the epidemic, the film's advertising and publicity is impossible. We spent a lot of time arranging its distribution since this film is a tribute to Rishi ji and must be presented in that manner only.

The narrative follows a 60-year-old guy who want to live a new life after retirement. Rishi Kapoor, too, was desperate for this project.

The film was scheduled to be shot in Delhi in January of last year. Ritu Nanda, Rishi Kapoor's sister, died at the same time. Despite this, Rishi ji did not postpone the filming. He stated that his personal life should have no impact on the film. He had responded, "The show must go on," recalling his father Raj Kapoor's lessons.

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On the occasion of Rishi Kapoor's birthday, filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has released the first poster for Sharmaji Namkeen, his final film. Following his demise in April of last year, actor Paresh Rawal took over to finish the film.

Riddhima Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor's daughter, also shared a poster from her father's most recent film. Riddhima wrote, sharing posters featuring both Rishi and Paresh in similar outfits. “We are proud to present, the poster of a very special film- Sharmaji Namkeen, starring one of the most celebrated actors in the Hindi film industry whose inimitable work and sparkling career we will cherish forever, Mr. Rishi Kapoor. As a mark of love, respect and remembrance of him and as a gift to his millions of fans, here is the first look of his final film.”

She also thanked Paresh Rawal for completing the movie. “A big thank you to Mr. Paresh Rawal, who completed the film by agreeing to take the sensitive step of portraying the same character played by Rishi-ji. Produced by Excel Entertainment and Macguffin Pictures, directed by debutant Hitesh Bhatia, this film is a light-hearted coming-of-age story of a lovable 60-year-old-man.”