Indian Cinema’s “First Female Superstar” SrideviEven after almost seven years of her death, she still holds a special place in the hearts of millions. In a career spanning more than 50 years, she appeared in films in many languages and genres, leaving an indelible mark wherever she worked. Director Pankaj Parashar in his performance My wife’s answer is no stands out, for unfortunate reasons. film, in which she co-starred Akshay Kumarwas shot in 1994 but faced a decade-long delay before its release in 2004, only to flop at the box office.
The only film in which the two actors appeared together, Meri Biwi Ka Jaaab Nahi, was offered to Akshay Kumar at a time when he was a rookie. Reflecting on the project, director Pankaj Parashar recently shared how the young actor gained significant exposure from it, especially through a Star & Style magazine cover story featuring him alongside Sridevi. Parashar also recounted moments from the shoot, in which Sridevi grew impatient as Akshay flubbed a line.
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“He was a simple and good person. He had a sense of humor since then. He used to get up at 5 in the morning and wake me up. Then he would take me to the top of the hill and do yoga. He would show me verses (Asanas), encouraging me to do them too. He had a lot of energy,” Pankaj said during a conversation with Siddharth Kannan.
Although Akshay is now a household name and celebrated for his comic timing, during Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahi, there was no doubt who was the bigger star. The filmmaker also revealed that Akshay often felt nervous working with Sridevi. Pankaj laughed and said, “He was very scared. “She came and told me, ‘Rehearse him (Akshay). dude. He is already on his 36th take.’ It happened because I refused to call it a shot. It was a court scene and a long dialogue. If I split it, it will break an actor’s confidence. I told him as long as it’s okay. Sridevi was sitting there. When he finally did, everyone applauded. It gives an actor a sense of confidence. ” He also shared that Sridevi knew Akshay’s potential right from the start and was impressed by his talent.
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