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Rishi Kapoor’s last film Sharmaji Namkeen to release on Amazon Prime on THIS date

In honour of the late Rishi Kapoor’s legacy, Prime Video and Excel Entertainment are proud to present the world premiere of Sharmaji Namkeen, an Amazon Original Film.

The film stars the late Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal, as well as Juhi Chawla, Suhail Nayyar, Taaruk Raina, Satish Kaushik, Sheeba Chaddha, and Isha Talwar, and is directed by Hitesh Bhatia and produced by Excel Entertainment in partnership with MacGuffin Pictures.

In honour of the late Rishi Kapoor’s legacy, Prime Video today announced the exclusive world premiere of Sharmaji Namkeen, his final film.

The family entertainer is directed by Hitesh Bhatia and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment in association with Honey Trehan and Abhishek Chaubey of MacGuffin Pictures. It stars Juhi Chawla, Suhail Nayyar, Taaruk Raina, Satish Kaushik, Sheeba Chaddha, and Isha Talwar, as well as the late Rishi Kapoor and Sharmaji Namkeen is the first Hindi film in which two actors – Rishi Kapoor and Paresh Rawal – share a single role.

Sharmaji Namkeen is a relevant and uplifting novel about self-realization and discovery about a newly retired man who discovers his passion for cooking after joining a rowdy women’s kitty circle. On March 31, the film will be released on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories throughout the world.

“With every title, our endeavor at Prime Video has been to continuously deliver content that keeps our customers engaged and entertained,” said Manish Menghani, head, content licensing, Prime Video. “Sharmaji Namkeen is one such entertainer. It is a truly special film and humble tribute to the acting prowess and cinematic brilliance of the late Rishi Kapoor and a testament to the immeasurable talent of Paresh Rawal. Both actors have entertained generations of audiences through their legendary performances. The film is yet another exciting chapter in our long-standing association with Excel Entertainment and we are certain this heartwarming tale will find its special place with customers in India and beyond.”

Ritesh Sidhwani, Co-Founder, Excel Entertainment said “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. 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.”

 

 

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In a world full of writers, I'll just be another one with an edge to be the best. I am a content writer by trade and part-time poet.
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