Bollywood star hero Anil Kapoor and his elder brother Boney Kapoor were the key people who stood besides Bapu family during the conducting of last rites. They flew down from Mumbai to Chennai hearing the news. What is the strong connection between Bollywood and Bapu? It is here.
Anil Kapoor debuted into film industry with his first Telugu film of ‘Vamsa Vruksham’ released all the way in 1980 was directed by Bapu. Speaking on this, Anil said ‘today I am here because of Bapu. His contribution to my career is invaluable and significant. After ‘Vamsa Vruksham,’ I worked with him again in ‘Woh Saat Din.’ These two films designed my career.
He is my mentor and teacher. Though I worked with world’s best directors, still Bapu is the best among all of them. I learnt acting tricks from him.’