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Shekhar Kapur: Sridevi's Magic on Mr. India Sets
14 Aug
Summary
- Shekhar Kapur honored Sridevi's 63rd birth anniversary with a throwback.
- He described Sridevi's on-camera presence as 'electric energy'.
- Kapur called Sridevi a 'gift' and the director's best friend.
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur paid tribute to the late actor Sridevi on what would have been her 63rd birth anniversary, August 13th. He shared a throwback photograph from the film 'Joshilay', noting the enduring spark in her eyes, reminiscent of her performance in 'Mr. India'.
Kapur remembered Sridevi not just as a superstar, but as a close collaborator and friend during the making of 'Mr. India'. He described her on-camera presence as possessing an "electric energy" that captivated everyone on set, so much so that the camera sometimes remained on longer than intended.
He emphasized the crucial partnership between himself and Sridevi for 'Mr. India's success, calling her a "gift to us". Sridevi, born August 13, 1963, passed away in February 2018. Kapur expressed doubt that another actor like her would ever emerge.
