Actor Anil Kapoor turned emotional on the sets of his talk show India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show, as a contestant’s striking resemblance to late actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik brought back fond memories of their lifelong friendship. The emotional moment unfolded when contestant Gagan shared how he is frequently compared to the late Mr.
India actor, prompting an affectionate tribute from the host.Deeply moved by the interaction, Kapoor remarked on the deep understanding they shared, revealing that he affectionately called Kaushik ‘Danny DeVito’ after their shared love for the Hollywood film Twins. "Agar mera koi judwa bhai ban sakta hai, to wo sirf Satish tha, kyunki usko mere baare mein har cheez pata thi, mera gussa, meri khushi, har cheez (If anyone could be my twin brother, it was only Satish, because he knew everything about me—my anger, my happiness, everything). He knew me so well," Kapoor said, recalling how Kaushik praised his craft with the words, "Tera talent lajawab hai (Your talent is incredible)."The contestant also recalled meeting the veteran film personality during a shoot in Delhi for the television series Sumit Sambhal Lega, further deepening the nostalgia on stage.
Highlighting their close bond, Kapoor added that even a 70-minute shoot would not suffice to share all of Kaushik’s stories.The emotional atmosphere lightened when Kapoor and Gagan performed Kaushik’s iconic line from Mr. India on stage: "Mera naam hai Calendar, main chala kitchen ke andar (My name is Calendar and I am going inside the kitchen)!" Appreciating the gesture, Kapoor said "Aapne mera dil jeet liya hai (You have won my heart)," before playfully urging filmmakers in the audience to cast them as twin brothers in a project inspired by Twins.India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show airs on Star Plus every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm.
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