Actor Sanjeev Kumar, known for his generosity, was deeply hurt when many of his friends abandoned him after he stopped drinking due to health reasons. Despite his kindness, including gifting cars and houses, his friends mainly saw him as a source for alcohol and freebies and did not support him after his surgery or during his ill health. His niece Jigna Shah and film journalist Hanif Zaveri revealed that none of these friends checked on him post-surgery, causing Sanjeev Kumar significant emotional pain. Only a few, including Boney Kapoor, maintained their support[2]. After Sanjeev Kumar's death, Boney Kapoor was notably one of the few who came forward to repay money he had borrowed from the late actor. Boney Kapoor had borrowed Rs 2 lakh from Sanjeev Kumar to produce his first film *Hum Paanch* (1981), which featured Sanjeev Kumar. Other friends like actress Shammi Kapoor and Raj Kapoor also returned debts owed to the actor. However, aside from these few, many friends distanced themselves and left Sanjeev Kumar financially unsupported despite owing him collectively around Rs 1 crore[1][2]. Boney Kapoor had a close connection to Sanjeev Kumar's family through his father Surinder Kapoor, who had worked closely with Shammi Kapoor, strengthening bonds within the industry. Boney's timely repayment after Sanjeev Kumar's demise highlights a rare sense of loyalty at a time when many acquaintances had abandoned the actor in his time of need[1][3]. In summary, Sanjeev Kumar faced betrayal and abandonment from most of his friends after he stopped drinking for health reasons, with only a few, notably Boney Kapoor, repaying debts and showing support during and after his ill health[1][2].
Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/revealed-sanjeev-kumars-demise-boney-kapoor-raj-kapoor-come-forward-repay-money-owed-late-actor-sister-law-says-list-debtors-mind/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nobody-except-boney-kapoor-sanjeev-kumars-friends-abandoned-him-after-ill-health-owed-him-rs-1-crore/articleshow/124651852.cms
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spij_5atrUU
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRXfFqjLUus
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/boney-kapoor-paying-off-fathers-debts-with-first-film-8910588/
6.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/boney-kapoor-health
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/boney-kapoor-approaches-madras-high-court-alleges-three-individuals-illegally-claiming-sridevis-chennai-property-report/articleshow/123520343.cms
8.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/boney-kapoor-proposal-story/news
9.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/boney-kapoor/news
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Citations
1.https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/revealed-sanjeev-kumars-demise-boney-kapoor-raj-kapoor-come-forward-repay-money-owed-late-actor-sister-law-says-list-debtors-mind/
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/nobody-except-boney-kapoor-sanjeev-kumars-friends-abandoned-him-after-ill-health-owed-him-rs-1-crore/articleshow/124651852.cms
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spij_5atrUU
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRXfFqjLUus
5.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/boney-kapoor-paying-off-fathers-debts-with-first-film-8910588/
6.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/boney-kapoor-health
7.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/boney-kapoor-approaches-madras-high-court-alleges-three-individuals-illegally-claiming-sridevis-chennai-property-report/articleshow/123520343.cms
8.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/boney-kapoor-proposal-story/news
9.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/boney-kapoor/news
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