On Rishi Kapoor’s birth anniversary, an old revelation about the late actor’s struggle after Karz has come back into the spotlight. The 1980 film is now loved as a cult classic, but its initial box-office performance affected Rishi Kapoor’s confidence.
The actor had revealed that Karz’s failure affected him so much that he would feel nervous and tremble on film sets. He also admitted that he would sometimes have a drink with friends to regain his confidence before going back to work.
Interestingly, Karz later became a much-loved film and earned a special place in Bollywood history. Its memorable songs, performances and story helped it become a cult classic over the years.
Rishi Kapoor’s honest confession shows that even successful actors can go through difficult phases and struggle with self-confidence after a setback.