Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor have teamed up in several films like ‘Ram Lakhan’, ‘Parinda’, and ‘1942: A Love Story’, giving Bollywood fans some unforgettable on-screen moments. With Jackie’s rugged charm and Anil’s ‘jhakaas’ energy, these two legends know how to light up the screen. Their dedication to their craft is a treat for fans to watch, often going to great lengths to make scenes feel real, which is exactly what makes their films so thrilling and memorable.
A ‘Parinda’ scene demanded seventeen real slaps
One story that shows their commitment comes from the filming of ‘Parinda’ (1989), a crime drama directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Jackie Shroff shared a surprising behind-the-scenes anecdote in a past conversation with Firstpost, he had to slap Anil Kapoor 17 times for a single scene!
Jackie recalled, “He wanted to express that his elder brother had slapped him. The first shot was okayed by the director, and he got the right expression as well. But he said, ‘No, I want one more.’ I slapped him. He again said, ‘One more.’ I slapped him 17 times for the scene.”
Shroff insisted authenticity could not be faked
Shroff furher explained the reason behind the repeated slaps, “I couldn’t just act as if I was slapping him. I had to slap him as one couldn’t get his reaction if you slap in the air.” This level of dedication shows how seriously both actors take their craft.
Jackie Shroff’s recent and upcoming projects
Jackie Shroff continues to stay busy on screen. This year, he was last seen in ‘Tanvi The Great’ and ‘Housefull 5’. Apart from this, as per reports, he will also be seen in ‘King’, which stars Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan and directed by Siddharth Anand.
Anil Kapoor on the work front
On the other hm Anil Kapoor has been keeping the energy alive too. He recently made a cameo in ‘War 2’, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Additionally, he will be seen in ‘Alpha’ alongside Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.
