As the release of the comedy-horror movie “Bhooth Bangla” nears, the actor Rajpal Yadav He has opened up about a deeply emotional period in his life. In a candid interview, Yadav recalled losing his father during the shooting of the film and then receiving the devastating news from the veteran comedian. Asraniit will pass shortly after the end of the film. While he was unable to attend Asrani’s funeral due to personal commitments at home, Yadav paid an emotional tribute to his long-time co-star, calling him “immortal” and one of the most important legends. Indian cinema in the last 100 years. Here’s everything he shared.
Rajpal Yadav for facing a tough personal phase
Of late, Rajpal has faced a challenging phase. During the shooting of ‘Bhooth Bangla’, he lost his father, and soon after the completion of the film, his close friend Asrani passed away. Recalling the emotional time, Rajpal shares that he had dinner with Asrani at another place, where they enjoyed laughter and good times. However, he could not attend the veteran actor’s last rites as he had to fulfill his duty as a son.Yadav said, “”Ek taraf film ki shooting chal rahi thi aur dusri taraf pitaji humare ICU mein pahunch gaye. Pitaji ki death is film ki shooting ke dauran hi hui thi, aur film khatam hui toh ye news mili. Asrani sir ke saath khana bhi khaya, par unki antim yatra mein nahi pahunch paya kyunki main ghar tha.” [On one hand, the film shooting was underway, and on the other, my father was admitted to the ICU. My father passed away while we were still shooting this film; by the time the shoot wrapped up, I received the news. I even had a meal with Asrani sir, but I couldn’t make it to his (my father’s) final rites because I was at home.]
Rajpal Yadav opens up about emotional struggles
Talking to News18, Yadav said that on one hand he was shooting for the film, and on the other hand his father was admitted in the ICU. His father died during the shooting of the film, and he got the news about Asrani immediately after the film was finished. He mentioned that he also had a meal with Asrani but could not attend his last rites because he was at home.Yadav added, “I have watched him since childhood and later worked in many films. In fact, wherever Mr. Asrani was, the entire unit ensured that he would set the mood. Mr. Asrani is immortal. If you list 100 names from the last 100 years, Mr. Asrani would be one of the most important legends among them. We, and may God rest his soul.“
More about ‘Bhooth Bangla’
‘Bhooth Bangla’ is creating a lot of buzz as it reunites Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar after more than 15 years. Soon after the teaser was released, fans on social media praised the funny moments and old-school charm. With actors like Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani in the cast, the film looks set to deliver laughs and light scares.
