Rajpal Yadav RECALLS The FIRST MEETING with Akshay Kumar, difficult acting times, deleted scenes

In this India Forums interview, veteran actor Rajpal Yadav discusses his career, his collaboration with Akshay Kumar, and the evolution of the horror-comedy genre in Indian cinema, specifically in relation to his upcoming film Bhoot Bangla. Key Highlights The Horror-Comedy Genre: (1:51) Yadav highlights that horror-comedy is not new, tracing it back to Panchatantra stories, but notes that Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2:22) significantly revitalized the genre in modern Indian cinema. First Meeting with Akshay Kumar: (5:20) Yadav recalls his first meeting and collaboration with Akshay Kumar on the set of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (5:52) in 2003, emphasizing the immediate physical comedy chemistry they developed. Working Chemistry & Improvisation: (7:16) He describes his working relationship with Kumar as highly intuitive, filled with mutual respect for each other's innovations, and a shared passion for physical performances (8:21) reminiscent of Charlie Chaplin and Sachin Tendulkar. Difficult Acting Times vs. Now: (11:55) Yadav reflects on the technical challenges of earlier filmmaking, where retakes meant significant monetary cost due to film stock limitations, contrasting it with the ease of digital filmmaking today. Dedication to Craft: (14:19) He expresses deep respect for directors like Priyadarshan and producers like Ekta Kapoor, highlighting the immense passion and commitment involved in filmmaking (14:41) despite the technical advancements. Future Outlook: (17:51) Yadav shares his hopes for continued success in the film industry and for audiences to enjoy Bhoot Bangla (18:23) when it releases.