Mumbai: Late actor Rishi Kapoor was fondly remembered by his peers and fans on the latest episode of Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle Khanna, where Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan shared anecdotes highlighting his infectious humour and generosity on set.
Twinkle Khanna shares viral birthday tweet
A standout moment came when Twinkle Khanna recounted a humorous story about a viral tweet from Rishi Kapoor. On one of her birthdays, he had tweeted:
“Happy Happy Birthday dear one! You were in your mum’s tummy when I was serenading her in Bobby in 1973 lol.”
The tweet sparked confusion online, with some mistakenly believing Twinkle was Rishi Kapoor’s “illegitimate child.” Twinkle clarified that there was no such connection, noting that Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia were already married at the time of filming. Dimple was three months pregnant during the song shoot in Bobby, which released in September 1973, and Twinkle was born in December that year.
During the show, Kajol noticed Alia Bhatt’s awkward reaction to the story, prompting Twinkle to quip, “I’m not your sister-in-law, it was a mistake!” Varun Dhawan added with a laugh, “She doesn’t know how to react,” drawing laughter from the audience.
Varun Dhawan recalls debut film incident
Varun Dhawan shared a memorable on-set incident from his debut film Student of the Year. During a football scene, Rishi Kapoor expressed displeasure at how perfectly styled Varun’s and Sidharth Malhotra’s hair looked.
“You’re running on a football field, but your hair doesn’t move, rain or shine!” Rishi had said, insisting that the gel must be washed off before the scene could continue. Production paused, and only after the hair was styled naturally did filming resume. The story had the audience in splits.
Alia Bhatt praises Kapoor’s generosity
Alia Bhatt, who worked with Rishi Kapoor in Kapoor & Sons, spoke warmly of his welcoming and generous nature on set. Though she was not dating Ranbir Kapoor at the time, Rishi would often invite cast and crew for dinner after shoots, regaling them with stories. Alia added that her daughter, Raha, is frequently compared to Rishi Kapoor for her energy and expressions, highlighting the enduring impact of the late actor’s charisma.
Upcoming projects for the stars
On the work front, Alia Bhatt has two major films lined up: YRF’s first female spy film Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Varun Dhawan recently appeared in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which released in theatres on October 2.
Conclusion
The episode served as a heartfelt tribute to Rishi Kapoor, celebrating his wit, generosity, and enduring charm that continues to resonate with fans and co-stars alike. Through laughter and fond anecdotes, his legacy remains alive in the memories of the film fraternity and audiences across generations.