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Working Magic
THE WEEK
|March 11, 2018
Working Magic
Sridevi was at the top of her career, when she gave me—a newcomer— a chance with Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993). I owe my career to her.
I had assisted Shekhar Kapur in Joshilaay, and Mr.India. As an assistant director, I used to interact with her a lot, telling her about the scenes and the shots. By the time Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja happened, she had enough confidence in me. Besides, my friend Boney Kapoor was the producer. I couldn’t have asked for a better start. After I became a director, she married Boney and became a family member.
Working with her was a treat. A director had to explain just the minimum and she would express and enliven the role, creating an unforgettable impact. For
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