Boney Reflects on First Day with Late Wife Sridevi at 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' Shoot

Synopsis

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor reminisces about the first day of shooting 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' with his late wife Sridevi. He shared a treasured monochrome photo, reflecting on their love and the film's legacy, which featured a star-studded cast and was directed by Satish Kaushik.

Key Takeaways

Boney Kapoor remembers Sridevi on social media.
Iconic film 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' was shot in 1993.
Directed by the late Satish Kaushik, it was a high-budget production.
The film's plot revolves around revenge and justice.
Boney and Sridevi's love story began on the set of 'Mr. India'.

Mumbai, Jan 24 (NationPress) Filmmaker Boney Kapoor took a nostalgic trip down memory lane by sharing a photograph of his late wife Sridevi from the inaugural day of filming the 1993 movie 'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja'.

Boney posted on Instagram stories a striking monochrome snapshot of himself alongside Sridevi. In this cherished image, the couple is seen standing together and sharing a laugh. The actress is adorned in a vibrant costume while the producer sports a classic white shirt and pants.

He captioned the image: 'First day of shooting Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja'.

'Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja' was an action-comedy film directed by the late Satish Kaushik. It features a stellar cast including Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Johnny Lever, and Jackie Shroff. At the time, it held the title of the highest-budget Hindi film. Announced in 1987, the project was initially helmed by Shekhar Kapur, who departed midway, leading to Satish Kaushik stepping in as director.

The film narrates the tale of Jugran, a criminal who commits heinous acts including the murder of a customs officer and a doctor. Their orphaned offspring endure hardships and vow to avenge their parents' deaths.

Boney and Sridevi's love story blossomed on the sets of the 1987 film 'Mr. India'. The couple tied the knot in 1996 and are parents to two daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.

Earlier this month, Boney shared a collection of nostalgic images featuring his late wife Sridevi.

These photographs were captioned, 'Romancing in Alaska among the glaciers & the fall season that arrives early September there,' accompanied by three heart emojis.

Sadly, Sridevi passed away in 2018 in Dubai due to accidental drowning at the age of 54. Her final film appearance was in 'Mom', released in 2017, where she played a vigilante seeking justice after her stepdaughter was assaulted at a party.