Raakhee Gulzar says working with Amitabh Bachchan in 'Ek Rishtaa' was a lot of fun: 'We speak only Bengali when we meet'
Raakhee Gulzar fondly remembers her time filming 'Ek Rishtaa,' highlighting her enduring friendship with Amitabh Bachchan, which began with 'Reshma Aur Shera.' She recalls their youthful camaraderie and Bachchan's playful nature. Gulzar also admits to being addicted to 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' during filming and praises Akshay Kumar's early discipline and success.
Marking 24 years of
Ek Rishtaa
: The Bond of Love
, veteran actress
Raakhee Gulzar
fondly recalled her experience working on the iconic film in an exclusive interview with ETimes. She also reminisced her enduring camaraderie with
Amitabh Bachchan
. She further shared behind-the-scenes stories from the set and reflects on her journey in cinema and future plans. Excerpts...
What do you remember of Ek Rishtaa?
I think it was one of the last Hindi films I did. I don't know how I was persuaded.
What was it like working with Amitabh Bachchan?
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We have done some of our most successful films together. Our relationship started with
Sunil Dutt
Saab's Reshma Aur Shera. We both had supporting roles. Amit was completely besotted by Waheeedaji. We all were. We had quite a lot of fun doing this film. We were young, spirited, impulsive, and adventurous. We had nothing to lose. Amit was a lot of fun, bahot masti karte the.
Ek Rishtaa came a good thirty years after Reshma Aur Shera. Was he a changed person?
Not for me. He was still the same. Do you know we speak only in Bengali when we meet? He insists on it.
I am told you insisted on the installation of a television set on the set of Ek Rishtaa so you would not miss any episodes of
Kaun Banega Crorepati
?
(Laughs)
Suneel Darshan
must have told you. I plead guilty. I was completely addicted to KBC and wouldn't miss a single episode. When KBC was on, I wouldn't shoot.
You mean the entire cast and crew would wait?
No, they did other scenes until KBC finished playing.
Akshay Kumar
, who played your son in Ek Rishtaa, had played the same role earlier?
Yes, in fact, he played my son in his first film
Saugandh
. He was always very disciplined and hardworking. I am happy to see him doing such good work.
Why don't we see you more often on screen?
I recently did a Bengali film Aamar Boss. That was a good experience. I am happy the film is doing well. If I am offered something as interesting, I would readily agree.
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