Veteran actress Neena Gupta reminisced about her time at the National School of Drama, highlighting actor Pankaj Kapur as a role model. She shared on the show “Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai” that they admired Kapur’s dedication and hard work, considering him a source of inspiration for aspiring actors. Gupta praised Kapur not only for his professional commitment but also for his dedication to his family.
Neena Gupta and Pankaj Kapur collaborated in the 1983 film “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro,” a satirical black comedy directed by Kundan Shah. The movie, inspired in part by the English drama “Blow-Up” by Michelangelo Antonioni, satirizes corruption in various sectors like politics, bureaucracy, and media. The ensemble cast includes Naseeruddin Shah, Ravi Baswani, Om Puri, and others, with Gupta and Kapur in significant roles.
