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Annu Kapoor recalls mistaking Anil Kapoor’s cheque for charity in 1984 film
Annu Kapoor recalls mistaking Anil Kapoor’s cheque for charity in 1984 film
Actor Annu Kapoor has revealed that he was accidentally handed a cheque meant for Anil Kapoor while working on the 1984 Yash Chopra film 'Mashaal'. In a resurfaced video from 'The Kapil…
Actor Annu Kapoor has revealed that he was accidentally handed a cheque meant for Anil Kapoor while working on the 1984 Yash Chopra film 'Mashaal'. In a resurfaced video from 'The Kapil Sharma Show', Kapoor said the mistake occurred when the production team cleared payments. He received a cheque of Rs 10,000 instead of his own Rs 4,000 fee and initially thought the makers had given him the extra money out of pity.
Boney Kapoor, who had gone to collect his brother Anil's payment, discovered the mix-up and informed Annu Kapoor that the cheque belonged to the 'Welcome' star. Kapoor immediately returned it. The anecdote highlights the vast difference in payments between lead actors and supporting cast in 1980s Bollywood. Annu Kapoor, who has also been seen in 'Sholay' and 'Mr India', remains a respected character actor in the industry.
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The mix-up at Yash Chopra's office reveals how little-known supporting actors were paid relative to stars in 1980s Bollywood. Annu Kapoor's Rs 4,000 fee for 'Mashaal' contrasts with Anil Kapoor's Rs 10,000 cheque, reflecting the era's vast pay gap between leads and character artists. The anecdote also underscores Boney Kapoor's role in managing his brother's early career finances. Today, similar clerical errors still occur on film sets, though digital payments and formal contracts have reduced them. Watch for whether Annu Kapoor shares more such stories in upcoming interviews as his memoir is reportedly in the works.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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