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Anil Kapoor says Bollywood abandoned his father after a Rajesh Khanna film flopped
Entertainment
Published on 1 May 2026
The industry turned its back on his father
Anil Kapoor recounted on Lilly Singh’s podcast how Bollywood abandoned his producer father, Surinder Kapoor, after a film starring Rajesh Khanna flopped. He said seeing his father emotionally crumble under industry shunning left a lasting mark, pushing him to work harder and become a top actor. The painful moment, he added, ultimately fueled his lifelong passion for cinema.
- Anil Kapoor described how Surinder Kapoor was shunned after a Rajesh Khanna film flop
- He said witnessing his father’s vulnerability deeply affected him
- The setback became a turning point driving Kapoor’s ambition
- Kapoor credits the experience with shaping his enduring love for cinema
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