If Sridevi had come, it would have felt like an Army General had come… Director narrated the story of Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor

Pankaj Parashar, director of the films ‘Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahi’ and ‘Chaalbaaz’ has talked about actress Sridevi. he/she told how the actors respected him/her. She was one of the top actresses of her time and is still remembered for her work. The director told about the actress in the interview that how Vinod Khanna, Shakti Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor stood up while eating after seeing the actress. Used to respect him/her. Pankaj Parashar said in a conversation with ‘Rediff’, ‘Films like Himmatwala, Sadma, Tohfa, Mr. India, Nagina had been released by that time. And Sridevi was ruling the industry. Once I had reached Film City Studio to discuss some scenes with him/her. Was shooting with many actors there.

Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor jumped after seeing Sridevi

The director said, ‘It was afternoon time. It was time for lunch also. Vinod Khanna, Rishi Rapoor, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were sitting together eating mutton biryani. It came from Rishi ji’s house. Suddenly everyone jumped up and stood up. Sridevi came inside. It seemed as if a top army general had come inside. The kind of respect they all gave was absolutely amazing.

It was difficult for the director to talk to Sridevi

Pankaj Parashar also narrated his/her experience of working with Sridevi. Said, ‘The first schedule of the film Chaalbaaz was in Chennai and Sunny Deol was also there. The first day was very good for me. I was 30-31 years old at that time, who was living my dream. Sridevi was also there. But it was difficult to sit next to him/her and talk to him/her. I couldn’t even say good morning to him/her. Even two had to be delivered to them, which had to be delivered through the actress’ make-up artist or assistant. However, later after recognizing his/her creativity, she became friendly with him/her.

Sridevi received Padma Shri and National Award

Sridevi started her acting career at the age of four. he/she died seven years ago. But even today he/she is remembered for his/her acting. he/she was awarded the Padma Shri for his/her contribution to the industry. Apart from this, he/she also received the National Award for the film ‘Mom’.