Ah, Bollywood! The land where drama is not just confined to the screen, but flows effortlessly in every conversation, every glance, and even every tweet! Welcome back, fellow filmy keedas, to yet another spicy edition of gossip from tinsel town, brought to you by your ever-curious Khabree Kiran! Today, we dive into the tales of one of Bollywood’s brightest stars, the legendary Sridevi. 🌟
Sridevi, the diva whose naam hi kaafi hai, continues to reign over the hearts of movie enthusiasts. With a career spanning five long decades, she’s been the ultimate queen of versatility—gracing us with iconic roles in films like Chandni, Mr. India, and Sadma. Her untimely departure in 2018 still feels like a bad dream, but her legacy? It shines brighter than ever! 💫
Now, let’s talk about her final hurrah in a full-fledged role—Mom (2017), the thrilling revenge saga directed by Ravi Udyawar. This film not only bagged her a posthumous National Film Award for Best Actress but also left us with one of her most intense avatars. But wait, there’s a twist in the kahani, courtesy of the film’s screenplay writer, Girish Kohli.
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Girish Kohli, the man behind the powerful script of Mom, recently shared a rather intriguing take on his experience with the legendary Sridevi. Picture this: Kohli, a fresh face in the industry, standing awe-struck in front of the superstar. He recently revealed, "Working on a serious film with someone as versatile as Sridevi? Arre yaar, that was the biggest disadvantage!" 😲
Kohli’s heart still yearns for a chance to unleash her comic genius on-screen. "Her comic timing was killer! I wish I could have made a comedy with her," he laments. Oh, what could have been! Imagine Sridevi in a rollicking comedy, making us laugh till our bellies hurt. Alas, that was not to be.
Despite being a newcomer, Kohli fondly recalls how Sridevi treated him with immense respect. "Picture this: she used to call me ‘sir.’ Can you believe it? Main toh kuch bhi nahi tha!" Kohli mused, still sounding a bit flabbergasted. Her humility, grace, and dedication left a lasting impression on him.
Sridevi’s meticulous work ethic was something of legends. Kohli describes her as a "respectful and graceful person" who would painstakingly go through every line. Her untimely departure at 54 was not just a loss to the cinema but to everyone who ever admired her unparalleled talent.
As Kohli embarks on his own directorial journey with his debut film Crazxy starring Sohum Shah, he carries forward the inspiration drawn from working with such a phenomenal talent.
Kiran’s Gyan:
Bollywood Rule No. 420: When life gives you a chance to make a film with a legend, make sure you’ve got the right genre in mind, or you might just end up wishing for a sequel that can never be! 😜
Stay tuned for more filmy gupshup and keep your eyes peeled for the next spicy morsel from Bollywood’s ever-turning wheel of drama!
