Subhash to Rajeshwari Sachdev: Surprised to watch Punjabi actor performing brilliantly in Marathi film

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai heaped praise on actress Rajeshwari Sachdev, saying he was surprised to see a Punjabi actress perform so brilliantly in the Marathi film "Amaira" opposite veteran star Ajinkya Deo.

Ghai took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing next to Rajeshwari, who has worked in "Sardari Begum" and "Tunnu Ki Tina".

“I was so surprised to watch a Punjabi actor #RAJESHWARI SACHDEV Performing so brilliantly in MARATHI film against out veteran marathi star Ajinkya r deo in FILM #AMAIRA produced by mukta arts ltd to be released on May 16 in cinema halls (sic),” Ghai wrote.

He added: “All kudos to u Rajeshwari for your super acting talent irrespective of any language. Wow Stay blessed always team AMAIRA (sic).”

“Amaira” is directed by Lokesh Gupte, The film introduces Sai Godbole, who plays the titular role. Besides her, the cast also includes Pooja Sawant and Atul Parchure.

On April 26, the filmmaker shared a throwback picture of himself with veteran singer Asha Bhosle, and former glamour model Samantha Fox.

He wrote in the caption: “An overwhelming moment for me while myself with Asha Bhosle ji were chief guests At a grand SHOW OF SAMANTHA FOX. Who suddenly expressed her wish on her Mike to work in india as an actor n singer in subhash ghai film ‘ amongst cheering crowd in Delhi in 1984 I felt shy over her compliment, felt blessed (sic)”.

Earlier, the filmmaker shared a picture of actress Neetu Kapoor receiving the trophy on behalf of her late husband Rishi Kapoor as the film ‘Karz’ is set to complete 45 years.

‘Karz’ is an iconic film which tells the story of a reincarnation of a man, who was murdered by his wife in his last birth. The film was remade in Hindi in 2008 with Himesh Reshammiya playing the lead.

--IANS

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