This actress made debut with her brother-in-law, worked in few films, quit acting after…, her name is…, her sister is a big name

Dimple Kapadia became an overnight sensation after her successful debut in Bobby (1973), alongside Rishi Kapoor. However not many know that her sister, Simple Kapadia, followed her footsteps and pursued acting. She made debut opposite her brother-in-law, superstar Rajesh Khanna in the 1977 film Anurodh. Simple portrayed the role of Sumitha Mathur in the film.

Unfortunately, the film failed to make an impact at the box office and one of the possible reason was Simple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna’s failed chemistry. The actress once revealed that she was quite uncomfortable working with her ‘jiju’ Rajesh Khanna. In an earlier conversation with India Today, Simple revealed, “It is definitely not a ‘Bobby’ and can never even be compared to it. Just like I guess I can never be another Dimple.” She added, “Actually, I’m quite uncomfortable working with him because when you know a person inside out it seems funny seeing him so different in front of a camera.”

Simple Kapadia on working with her brother-in-law Rajesh Khanna

In the same interview, Simple expressed being nervous while working with Kaka. However, being a professional, Rajesh Khanna cut all the awkwardness and helped her perform scenes with no mistakes. “Before I started actual shooting with him, I had thought it would be a great moral support to have somebody known to you. But then I found I was quite nervous, probably with the thought that I was acting opposite a far more experienced actor. Kaka was very helpful, but then I sensed he too wasn’t feeling comfortable coming and telling me how to do the scene if I made a mistake.” Simple said.

Simple Kapadia had a film career of about 10 years and during that period she did supporting roles in movies like Lootmaar, Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai, Jeevan Dhaara and Dulha Bikta Hai. After leaving acting, she tried her hands at designing. She received a National Award for costume designing for the film Rudaali. Simple also designed costumes for her sister in the film Insaaf, which was very much appreciated by the masses.

 

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