Anil Kapoor gave away all his earnings for the making of Mr. India

Anil Kapoor, the most popular 'Invisible Man' of Indian cinema, brings back memories of the cult film - Mr. India.
no films in the pipeline, and was ready to play even short and middling roles. Under general circumstances no leading actors of that generation would have agreed to play a part of invisible man, but for him the situation was very different.

Anil recounts that it was indeed very thrilling as he not only got the role of the protagonist, but the film name Mr. India was also very alluring. Jokingly, he says that besides, it was also a phase in his life, where he was a beggar and beggars can't be choosers. The versatile artist reveals that his strategy behind the film was to promote himself as the lead actor of Mr. India, and keep the account of him being invisible a big secret. It was only when people got to see that movie that they found out about the 'key element' of the movie, the Invisible Man, which became a cult in itself.

This film is special to Anil Kapoor as his brother and producer of the movie Boney Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur the director of the film gave all they could to make the movie. Now that this movie is all set to be remade, who can believe in the fact that the producers had to struggle to get financers for the movie, and evidently Anil Kapoor gave away all his earnings as an actor to make this movie.

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I n this episode of Bollywood@100, he reveals that Mr. India was a very special film for him, even before it became a huge success. When the film was offered to AK, he had
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Super stardom has 'not changed' Salman Khan

Anil Kapoor steps in to support Sallu, claims he has remained unchanged by fame

Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan is one man who has remained true to his roots. Despite tasting roaring success in his professional life, Sallu hasn't changed a bit.

Anil Kapoor, another Bollywood star, will vouch for that.
Recently, the veteran actor spoke up for Salman and told Indian daily 'The Times of India' that Salman did not change even with super stardom staring at him at such close quarters.
In fact, success has not changed Salman Khan's life much over the years. He still lives in the 400-500 sq. ft. studio apartment that he did at the beginning of his career.
Even though there have been rumours of him planning to move into his own pad in Mumbai's Bandra area, near Shah Rukh Khan's mansion 'Mannat'.
But, what has changed and, in fact, grown over the years, are his fans, friends and his popularity with all those that he rubs his shoulders with.
It's an open secret that Salman has a large heart. Those who are fortunate to know him personally, know very well that he has the ability to make or break careers.
Katrina Kaif and Vivek Oberoi are probably some of the best examples.
However, to be honest, Salman has mentored more stars and their careers than any other actor in Bollywood.
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'Sonam has been busier than me'

New Delhi, April 9 -- Anil Kapoor is currently juggling the promotions of his next, Shootout At Wadala, with the shooting of the Indian version of hit international series, 24. The actor might be keeping a hectic schedule, but he says that it is daughter, Sonam, who's giving him competition.
"She has been busier than me. And it's fabulous. Sonam's going through an exciting phase in her life and this is just the beginning of a hopefully glorious career for her. But more than that, what I want is that she has a glorious life as a human being. As parents, that's all that Sunita (Kapoor, his wife) and I wish for."
Ask him how he and Sonam manage to take time out to be with family and he says, "Sonam loves being on the sets and so do I. When Sunita sees us happy doing what we are, she's glad. And when we all meet, it's one big gathering and a very exciting time for all of us."

Although his son Harshvardhan is making his foray into Bollywood - albeit in direction - Anil says that there is no pressure on him just yet.
"Harshvardhan is still a student. He's still young, so let him have a good time right now.
Let's not put pressure on him. He's chilling and relaxing. His film is going to start now. He wants to assist Anurag Kashyap on Bombay Velvet. That will be his first assignment in front of the world."
With all his kids having found their calling in life, Anil couldn't be a happier man.
"Everyone's grown up and busy with their lives. I'm on top of the world right now."

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