By Gasper CrastoKuwait: Bollywood star Shakti Kapoor, notable for playing comic and villainous roles, and known for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan in over a 100 films is set to storm the screen in T-Bush International Films' Kahin Na Kahin Milenge - set for release in Kuwait on 12th June 2009.
The famous actor has appeared in more films than most actors or actresses in the Hindi film industry. In his career, he has been part of many successful films such as Aasha, Khiladi, Aankhen, Judwaa and many more. Nowadays, Shakti has been a regular fixture in Priyadarshan films like Hungama, Hulchul, Chup Chup Ke, Malamaal, Weekly and most recently Telugu remake Bhagam Bhag and Bhool Bhulaiya.
Ever since the start of his career in 1972, Shakti Kapoor has often been regularly nominated for the Filmfare Award in the Best Comedian category and won once for his performance in David Dhawan's film Raja Babu.
Married to Shivangi (Padmini Kolhapure's elder sister) Shakti has two children, a son Siddhanth and a daughter Shraddha. Siddhanth Kapoor is a DJ (Disc Jockey) and also an assistant director. His daughter Shraddha Kapoor is an actress.
Shakti Kapoor's forthcoming films include The Murderer, Khallballi, Kisse Pyaar Karoon, He - The Only One, Don'T Worry, Naughty @ Forty, Teri Meherbaniyan, Chalta Hai Yaar, Aashiqui - A Burning Love Story, Do Chehre, Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin, Meri Life Mein Uski Wife, Main Hoon Khalnayak, Mr. Khujli, Hamilton Palace, Mr. Bhatti On Chutti and 'Kahin Na Kahin Milenge' to be premiered in Kuwait on 12th June 6.30pm at Laila Gallery Cinamascape, Salmiya - Kuwait.
The film produced by T-Bush, co-produced by Wency John Ferrao, and directed by T-Bush and Arif Kazi is the first Hindi Bollywood Film to be shot and made in Kuwait.
:::Indian Ambassador Mr. Ajai Malhotra to attend Premiere:::
His Excellency Mr. Ajai Malhotra, Indian ambassador to Kuwait will be the chief guest at the grand premiere.
The star cast of the film Kiran Kumar, Kishore Bhanushali, Manisha Ram Kelkar, Amit Bhanushali, etc, are also expected to attend the function. Shakti Kapoor who is yet to confirm his presence had a telephonic conversation with the writer.
Tell us about your role in KNKM
Shakti: I play 'Acharrya' the man with pure Indian culture living in Kuwait, I can't stick to an Indian who does not follow our culture. I am the father to my only daughter 'Saloni' and the neighbor to Rajveer Malhotra (Kiran Kumar). I visit my neighbor's house very often for a cup of tea and to trouble 'Ghansham' (Junior Dev Anand), the house boy.
Are you playing a comic role in KNKM?Shakti: KNKM is not a comedy film so my character is different and unique compared to other movies.
What were your experiences on the sets of KNKM
Shakti: KNKM specially made as a first Hindi film in Kuwait, is a kind of trial project as there were insufficient equipments, professional people and extras to work on the sets. Kuwait, the country is so difficult to shoot even after having the permission from the Ministry that we can understand the difficulties which Director T-Bush might have gone through. Once we were asked to stop shooting somewhere in the city when 3 police cars approched the location from nowhere.
KNKM is the first Hindi Bollywood movie to be made in Kuwait..
Shakti: Yes. The Producers have something to prove out there. T-Bush has given a good exposure to Kuwait. Well, he would have done it much, much better if the local Kuwatis had to support him while making the film.
What was your reaction when the directors approached you?
Shakti: When T-Bush and Arif kazi approached me my question was, why is the film designed to be shot in Kuwait, and the answer I got was, the film is based on expatriates living in Kuwait'. T-Bush further told me, “I want to thank Kuwait the country who gave us an opportunity to work, earn and support our families back home in India.”
Will the Indians living in Kuwait love the film?
Shakti: People of all genre will love the film. The expats living in Kuwait and the local Kuwaitis must support the film to recover money that is spent to portray the beautiful relationship of these two countries..
What message does KNKM have for the audience?Shakti: I know people in Kuwait like to watch commercial films of Shahruk Khan and Salman Khan but KNKM has got a good message for everyone too. I was touched with the dialogue “Don't forget the hand that fed you bread..”
What is your opinion about T-Bush Films?
Shakti: I enjoyed working with T-Bush films, my only hope is that, next time T-Bush should make a movie in India for more and more people to appreciate his concept and ideas and to accept him as a good filmmaker.
Are you going to be part of the Premiere Launch of KNKM?
Shakti: I would love to be a part of the launch party of Kahin Na Kahin Milenge but my shooting dates are difficult to adjust. Let me try... If possible I will surely be there to support the young filmmaker.
:::The above news item appeared in Arab Times dated 01.06.2009:::