Shashi Kapoor Joked About Wife After Sharmila Tagore Nearly Hit Him With A Car: ‘Jennifer Will Come…'

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Sharmila Tagore recalls losing control of a car on set and nearly hitting Shashi Kapoor.
Sharmila Tagore has starred opposite many legendary actors, but her on-screen pairing with Shashi Kapoor remains unforgettable. The two worked together in several popular films like Waqt, Aamne Saamne, and Aa Gale Lag Jaa, building not just cinematic chemistry, but also a genuine friendship off screen. That bond came with plenty of laughs – including one terrifying moment on set that turned into a story they'd both never forget.
During the launch of Aseem Chhabra's book Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, The Star, Sharmila shared a memory from their shoot for Suhana Safar, where things almost took a dangerous turn during a driving scene.
'We were shooting Suhana Safar, and there was a scene where I was supposed to drive downhill, and Shashi was to jump out of the way. But something went wrong—I just could not control the clutch and brake and sped into a culvert. While the poor light man holding a reflector fell, Shashi remained unscathed."
Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. And true to form, Shashi Kapoor handled it with humour.
'Later, he quipped, 'Do that again, and Jennifer will come to you with three children and say she doesn't have money for milk!' He could always joke, and yet remain cordial and respectful."
Sharmila also spoke about how much she learned from working alongside Shashi. Whether it was his professionalism or his straight-talking attitude on set, she appreciated the way he handled the chaos that sometimes comes with film shoots.
'Shashi would constantly tease me because I would argue a lot with the directors on the sets. Each time, he'd remind me to get on with it—don't bicker, just do it! This is what I've learnt from him. When you are doing a film for money or to help a friend out, be clear about the motives and then finish what needs to be done. When you come to the set, and are aware of the limitations of the script or the director, don't expect pigs to fly."
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