Overview

• Kapoor’s anniversary post shares throwback photos and thanks director S. Shankar for trusting him with the role.
• His note recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s on-stage remark that the part was “meant for Anil,” made at the film’s audio release.
• Shankar previously said he narrated the story to Aamir Khan without creative alignment and that Shah Rukh Khan declined after a recent similar role.
• Nayak: The Real Hero released on September 7, 2001, as a Hindi remake of Shankar’s Tamil film Mudhalvan with Rani Mukerji, Amrish Puri and Paresh Rawal in key roles.
• Fans flooded Kapoor’s post with praise, calling the film a favorite and lauding his performance.