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Amrish Puri once walked out on Rajinikanth, son reveals
Amrish Puri's son Rajeev Puri has said the veteran actor once walked out of a film because he felt Rajinikanth was 'throwing his weight around'. Rajeev told Vickey Lalwani that his father…
Amrish Puri's son Rajeev Puri has said the veteran actor once walked out of a film because he felt Rajinikanth was 'throwing his weight around'. Rajeev told Vickey Lalwani that his father returned from Chennai and told the producer he was not comfortable working with the superstar. Rajinikanth later apologised, and the two went on to collaborate on the 1991 film 'Thalapathi', after which Amrish grew fond of him.
Rajeev also revealed that Sunny Deol and Ajay Devgn shared a close, filial bond with his father. He said Sunny and Ajay considered Amrish their dad, and that they still pay their respects whenever they pass the Puri family home. Amrish Puri, best known for iconic roles including Mogambo in 'Mr India' and Mola Ram in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', died in 2005 at the age of 72.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The anecdote about Rajinikanth's apology reveals a little-known moment of friction between two titans of Indian cinema. Thalapathi, directed by Mani Ratnam, remains a landmark Tamil film, and the collaboration produced one of Amrish Puri's most acclaimed performances as the antagonist. For Rajinikanth fans, the story humanises a figure often portrayed as larger-than-life, showing a willingness to mend professional relationships. The revelation adds texture to the legacy of both actors, though no further details are available about which film Amrish initially walked out on.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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