SAIYAARA STARS ARE READY TO TAKE OVER BOLLYWOOD

They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.

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Rajesh Kumar is enjoying the success of his latest film, Saiyaara, where he plays leading lady Aneet Padda's father.

"When I go on sets, people still cannot get over Rosesh (in Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai) but the mama's boy has turned into a universal papa," Rajesh tells.

Saiyaara is a blockbuster. How does it feel?

It's a surreal experience. My 26th year in the film industry, one final blockbuster. We have rhythm in the life of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni Sa. For me, that was completed with one Sa: Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Saiyaara. I can't believe the response Saiyaara is getting. I feel this is the best way we can emote when the story is so human. It's believable and entertaining.

So, a complete package of masala Bollywood film and me being part of it, I can only thank the Almighty, and everyone for it.

What was your reaction when Director Mohit Suri offered you the role?

Let me tell you the casting story. I was having lunch with my wife in a restaurant. We came home around 4 pm. I get a call from Yash Raj, saying that we want to test you for the girl's father. I went and gave my audition. I took my wife along because I wanted her to give me the cues. She is also an actor but has been out of the industry for quite a long time. I asked her to help me with the reactions because sometimes, people who give cues do not help your performance. After a week or so, I get a call that Mohit Suri wants to meet you.

When I met him, Mohit Suri said, 'Sir, do you know how you got cast?'

I asked how?

He said, 'You were having lunch with your wife and we all were sitting there.' At that very moment, he got a call from the casting (director) that there is an actor named Rajesh Kumar, can we test him for Aneet's father?