Kapil Sharma Mourns Dharmendra at Trailer Launch, Recalls Early Support for His TV Show
Sharma called the 89-year-old icon a father figure who agreed to appear on his fledgling program without hesitation.
Overview
- Speaking at the Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 trailer event in Mumbai, Kapil Sharma said Dharmendra’s death felt like losing a father again.
- Sharma recounted first meeting the star on a flight to Toronto and said their friendship began with Dharmendra telling jokes throughout the journey.
- He said Dharmendra became the first film personality to commit to his show when others declined, without asking for details about the format.
- According to Sharma, Dharmendra instructed a team member, Poonam, to clear dates for the appearance, which encouraged more celebrities to follow.
- Dharmendra died on Monday at 89, and Sharma’s film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is set to release in cinemas on December 12.