Despite being diagnosed with cancer two years ago, Rishi Kapoor did not retire from his film career. While he was last seen in ‘The Body’ which also starred Emraan Hashmi and others, he was to star in two more upcoming films, ‘The Intern’ and ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’.
According to reports, the actor was shooting for his film with Juhi. The shooting had reportedly begun in January in Delhi this year. The film was yet to complete its schedule with just one or two days of shooting remaining.
The actor had signed on the film after which he was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and had to go to the US for treatment. "Waiting to join the unit, shoot in delhi , and scrabble championships with Chintuji," Juhi had posted in September 2018.
Work on the film began when Rishi was back in India after almost a year of treatment in the US. Sharing pictures of herself, Rishi and the other team members, Juhi had written on Twitter, "Wishing 'SHARMAJI NAMKEEN' all the very very best, as shooting starts to roll !! May it be one of the most charming films of 2020 ..!!"
This film was special as it marked the reunion of Juhi Chawla and Rishi Kapoor after almost a decade as the both were last seen sharing screen in ‘Luck by Chance’. The duo has starred in numerous films including ‘Bol Radha Bol’, ‘Rishta To Ho Aisa’, ‘Ghar Ki Izzat’, ‘Saajan Ka Ghar’ and others. -TOI
