Mumbai, March 9: Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020, and his fans, friends and family members have been remembering him ever since, particularly through his timeless songs and films. And now, with Rishi Kapoor's last film, 'Sharmaji Namkeen,' is set for release and everyone will be able to witness the beauty of Rishi Kapoor's performance once more in a few days.
Rishi had shot most of 'Sharmaji Namkeen' with Juhi Chawla at the start of 2020. Following Rishi Kapoor's death, the film's producers enlisted actor Paresh Rawal to step in and finish the rest of the shoot.
The filmmakers revealed on Wednesday that the film will be available on Amazon Prime Video on March 31.
Excel Entertainment and Macguffin Pictures are producing 'Sharmaji Namkeen.' The movie is being touted as a lighthearted coming-of-age drama.
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"At Excel, we have always focused on offering the most clutter-breaking narratives and bring to life characters that are memorable and heartwarming. Sharmaji Namkeen is a slice-of-life story of an ordinary man and his extraordinary pursuit to find a new meaning in life. We are humbled and thankful to work with the legendary actor, the Late Rishi Kapoor, for this epic family entertainer, which remains his last onscreen portrayal," said Ritesh Sidhwani, Co-Founder, Excel Entertainment.
"The movie is our tribute to his commanding stardom and charm and we are happy to add another milestone to our robust collaboration with Prime Video," he added.
The film 'Sharmaji Namkeen' is helmed by Hitesh Bhatia.
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