Mumbai, February 19 – Bollywood star of the 80s, Meenakshi Seshadri, has credited acclaimed filmmaker Subhash Ghai for shaping her career and portraying her so skillfully and flawlessly in his films.
The actress shared a video montage from their recent appearance on the reality show “Indian Idol,” where Subhash Ghai praised Meenakshi’s acting skills, professionalism, and talent.
Expressing her gratitude, Meenakshi wrote, “The words ‘Guruji’ and my mentor, Subhash Ghai, said about me were very kind and heartfelt. Those were Subhashji’s personal feelings towards me, and for that, I am first and foremost grateful to him.”
She added, “I am not saying that I am a diamond, but he presented me in that way as Radha in his films. The way you see me today is because of how he shaped and portrayed me on screen.”
The clips from the video montage show Meenakshi standing on the stage of “Indian Idol,” alongside young contestants, as she smiles warmly.
Another throwback image featured in the video, capturing a younger Meenakshi with Subhash Ghai at an awards event, holding a trophy. It also shows the filmmaker addressing the audience while Meenakshi stands beside him. The actress also added a few more unseen pictures from their professional journey together.
For those unfamiliar, Subhash Ghai directed Meenakshi in the 1983 film “Hero,” which marked her debut in Hindi cinema. The film also starred Jackie Shroff and was a major box office success. Meenakshi played the role of Radha Mathur in the romantic drama.
The film revolved around love, redemption, and transformation, and went on to become one of the most iconic films of its time.
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