Boney Kapoor Opens Up On Career, Challenges And Innovations In Podcast Episode

Veteran producer Boney Kapoor delivers an emotional and revealing interview in the first episode of Game Changers Producers’ Series, hosted by Komal Nahta.

Among the most poignant parts, he discusses how his late wife, Sridevi, was far more than a celebrated actress.

“She was also hiding a filmmaker in herself,” Kapoor says, describing how she would insist on the perfect lighting, choose hairstyles to match costumes, even sketch ideas for designers.

He recalls a particular scene on the set of Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja where she rejected initial costume sketches and had the designer flown to Kashmir to rework them.

“She changed the whole colour theme, in exchange I had to change the whole set theme to match it,” he says, underscoring her artistic vision influencing entire productions.

The interview turns deeply personal when Kapoor admits it is ‘impossible’ for him not to miss Sridevi.

Tears threaten to break through his voice as he utters the word ‘Namumkin Hai’ when asked if there is any moment he doesn’t long for her presence. He speaks of the importance of having someone at home who believes in you.

Reflecting on a major financial mistake, Kapoor states, “If you have support at home, with that support I mean your wife, then with that support you can win anything in life.”

Even acknowledging missteps, he insists, “I am aware of my mistake. But it’s not like I lost money in a gamble or a race.”

Family, Work Ethos, and Artistic Choices

Kapoor also reflects on the dynamics within his family. When asked if having stars in his household gives him an advantage in the film industry, he is quick to deny it. He stresses that his children choose projects based on conviction, not because it’s their father’s production.

He shares a revealing anecdote about his brother Anil Kapoor, “Anil Kapoor was not very keen to do Bewafa and Judaai. I had to convince him to do Judaai.”

This speaks both of their familial bonds and artistic integrity.

He also praises Ranbir Kapoor’s work ethic, recalling how he once required 52 retakes for a scene, yet “he didn’t complain… he maintained respect for the crew.”

What emerges from the interview is a portrait of a man grappling with loss, yet sustained by artistry, family, and the belief that personal support matters as much as professional success.

Kapoor’s reflections offer lessons on patience, integrity, vision and emotional honesty in the film industry.

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