Ashish Vidyarthi recalls Shammi Kapoor being mocked when Rajesh Khanna rose as the new superstar: 'Where's the crowd these days?'

Ashish Vidyarthi recalls Shammi Kapoor being mocked when Rajesh Khanna rose as the new superstar: 'Where's the crowd these days?'

 15:00 27/08/2025

Ashish Vidyarthi fondly remembers a life lesson imparted by Shammi Kapoor during a chance meeting in Sharjah. Shammi Kapoor shared his perspective on the fleeting nature of fame, illustrating how audiences shift their adoration. He wittily remarked that the crowds who once flocked to him had simply moved on to Rajesh Khanna's residence, Aashirwad, highlighting the transient nature of stardom.
When 'Sholay' director Ramesh Sippy said that Shah Rukh Khan shouldn't be compared to Amitabh Bachchan: 'This boy is simply very talented'

When 'Sholay' director Ramesh Sippy said that Shah Rukh Khan shouldn't be compared to Amitabh Bachchan: 'This boy is simply very talented'

 14:00 22/08/2025

Ramesh Sippy recognized Shah Rukh Khan's talent early on. He directed SRK in 'Zamaana Deewana'. The film did not succeed. Sippy believed SRK had immense potential. He predicted SRK would become a unique star. Sippy felt SRK should not try to be the next Amitabh Bachchan. Shah Rukh Khan indeed created his own legacy. He became a global superstar.
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