Mumbai, May 10: Stories from the golden era of Hindi cinema are always captivating. One such amusing anecdote involves the late actor Shammi Kapoor, shared by Dharmendra on the singing reality show “Indian Idol 13.” This video has recently gained traction on social media. Dharmendra revealed that Shammi Kapoor had a penchant for food and once prepared a breakfast of eggs and brandy for him.
According to Dharmendra’s recollection during “Indian Idol 13,” he was heading to Srinagar for a shoot with actress Nutan and was in a hurry that morning. It was during this rush that he encountered Shammi Kapoor, who greeted him with his usual warmth and respect.
Reflecting on the past, Dharmendra said, “At that time, Shammi Kapoor asked me if I had breakfast. I replied that I had already eaten. However, he insisted that I join him for another meal. I was puzzled about what he was going to serve.”
Dharmendra continued, “Shammi Kapoor took a glass, broke two eggs into it, and added a splash of brandy. He served this mixture as breakfast. His style was unique, and he lived life on his own terms.”
Shammi Kapoor is remembered as one of the iconic figures in Hindi cinema, known for winning the hearts of audiences with his performances. Whether in romantic songs or emotional scenes, he portrayed every character with his distinctive flair. His love for food was also quite famous in the industry.
Dharmendra and Shammi Kapoor collaborated on several films, including “Hukumat” in 1987 and “Mast Kalander” in 1991.
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