MUMBAI: Rishi Kapoor's final film Sharmaji Namkeen is currently streaming. The late actor's performance in the slice-of-life comedy has been appreciated by critics and fans alike. Recently the actor has opened up about the acting tips he received from his father before his untimely death.

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Rishi Kapoor made his acting debut as a child artiste with Mera Naam Joker (1970) before graduating to lead roles in Bobby (1973). In a five-decade-long career, he was a successful lead actor and a critically-acclaimed character actor as well. Ranbir made his acting debut with Saawariya in 2007. He is widely regarded as among the most successful and accomplished actors of his generation.

Ranbir revealed what his father had taught him about acting before he died, "My father rightfully believed that every actor has to find his own way. You have to learn from your mistakes, and develop your own skill set."

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The Brahmastra actor has earlier admitted that his dad was a harsh critic of his work. "Dad was a harsh critic. He never appreciated me in my face. I don’t think he understood my choices. He was always worried ki what is he doing," he had said.

He recalled, "He was very harsh. I remember even when he saw Barfi for the first time he called me. I am always nervous when my father calls me after a film. He told me, 'Haan tu acting achi kar leta hai (You act well) but don’t do artsy films next time'."

Rishi Kapoor died in 2020 after a long battle with cancer. His last film Sharmaji Namkeen was completed by Paresh Rawal. 

Credit: Hindustan Times