Sridevi's 'Khuda Gawah' co-star Kiran Kumar remembers her reserved nature on the set
Kiran Kumar
credits his late friend and filmmaker Mukul S Anand for securing him the role of Pasha, the antagonist in the 1992 action blockbuster 'Khuda Gawah'. Although the part was originally meant for the legendary
Amrish Puri
, Kumar feels fortunate that the opportunity came his way, as it gave him the chance to share the screen with two cinematic legends, Amitabh Bachchan and the late
Sridevi
.
Reserved Relationship with Sridevi on Set
Recently, in an interview to Red FM, the actor described his relationship with Sridevi as polite and distant, noting that she did not allow anyone to get too close to her. As a result, his interactions with her on set were limited to greetings. However, he greatly admired her whenever she performed. He also recalled that their only extended conversation took place during the filming of the climax of 'Khuda Gawah', highlighting the respectful but reserved nature of their professional relationship.
Memorable Climax Scene Incident
He recalled a memorable and intense moment from the climax of 'Khuda Gawah', where he was running while Amitabh and Sridevi rode horses on either side of him. In the scene, they lifted him up and then threw him off a mountain, marking the death of his character, Pasha. During the shoot, as they continued riding after lifting him, one of the horse's knuckles accidentally struck his leg, causing it to swell.
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Sridevi's Concern After the Shoot
The actor shared that after the shoot, Sridevi got off her horse and asked, 'Kiran, are you okay? You hurt your leg.' I said, 'Ya, it's okay. It'll get better.' She said, 'You should be careful. Why didn't you get a duplicate for this shot?' I said, 'Madam, you lifted me up in this shot. It was great fun. Please don't bother. Thank you very much.' Kiran mentioned that this was the only interaction he had with Sridevi, but it was more than enough for him.
Admiring Sridevi's Versatility
Kiran admired Sridevi for her ability to play very different roles. He mentioned her serious role in the 1983 movie 'Sadma', her funny character in the 1989 film 'Chaalbaaz', and her action role in 'Khuda Gawah' as examples of her versatility.
Sridevi's Legacy and Family
Sridevi passed away in 2018, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian cinema. She was honored posthumously with a National Award for her powerful final role in the 2017 crime thriller 'Mom', directed by Ravi Udyawar. Her family includes her husband, renowned producer
Boney Kapoor
, and their daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, both of whom followed in her footsteps and embarked on acting careers after her demise.
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