LatestLY met Juhi Chawla at the trailer launch of her forthcoming film Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. The film is about a father-daughter relationship, and it also stars Anil Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao in the lead roles. Looking as warm and welcoming as always, Juhi is excited about working with Anil Kapoor after many years. Ask her what is the best part about working in this film and pat comes the response. "Watching Sonam and Anil Kapoor working together was an unbelievable experience. I have worked with Anil in many films but having Sonam on the sets was really an amazing experience. The chemistry they have both on, as well as, off the sets is fantastic." Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Trailer Date OUT! Anil Kapoor Shares a Sweet Picture With Sonam Kapoor.
We quizzed Juhi about the seemingly never-ending posts that are doing the rounds on social media as her film Darr completes 25 years today. "It's been 25 long years! And I am still here working in the industry. The love and affection I received from people are beyond words," said Juhi, trying to hold back the tears in her eyes. "I was so thrilled to be work in Yash Chopra's movie. I was excited to work with Sunny paaji and Shah Rukh Khan was my comfort zone as I had worked with him before in Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman. Never did I imagine that the film will be appreciated to this degree that fans still call me 'Kiran; (her character in Darr) at the airports all over the world," concluded Juhi with her trademark warm smile. #25YearsOfDarr: Lesser Known Facts About The Film That Made Shah Rukh Khan And His K..K..K...Kiran Dialogue Iconic!
Incidentally, Anil Kapoor is celebrating his birthday today. So it's a double whammy for the evergreen actor. After blowing out 65 candles on his birthday cake Kapoor showcased his incredible enthusiasm and energy. "I feel young, motivated and Inspired every day. Every day is a fresh start. There's no time to waste you see," he said at the do.
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