Taapsee Pannu looks back at her connection with Rishi Kapoor

Taapsee Pannu recently wore her heart on sleeve, in an attempt to explain her relationship with the late Rishi Kapoor. The Bollywood star admitted that Rishi Kapoor had a side to him that most were not aware of.

During an interview with India Today, Taapsee stated, “Most know [Rishi Kapoor] as a hot-blooded Punjabi man, which he was. But you have to spend time with him to know the other side. I had the fortune in Mulk. His compliments sounded like he’s scolding you, but that’s how it is. I could connect with it.”

She further spoke about the actor’s sudden death and its shocking impact, “It’s a feeling of disbelief, maybe when I don’t see him at industry parties eventually it will seep in, but right now it hasn’t. I didn’t see it coming. He messaged me for Thappad, it’s unbelievable right now that he’s gone. I’m lucky to have sat down and talked to him beyond films, he’s a brilliant storyteller. And I will always cherish those memories.”

In commemoration of their time spent together, the actor earlier shared a post on her Instagram featuring a picture of the pair hugging it out.

Taapsee captioned the post stating, “My most favourite picture with him. Worked with him twice n the kind of brash honest compliments this man gave have never left my heart n mind. Even in his bullying, there was so much love that one couldn’t help enjoy listening to him. The most entertaining stories came from him. the only costar of mine who could beat me in being ‘brutally’ honest. Sir humaari hat-trick reh gayi. I’m sure I will meet him somewhere and this hug shall be repeated with the same smile on our faces.”