# Rishi Kapoor's Shocking Rejection: Turned Down Dad Raj Kapoor Over Night Shoots! Imagine turning down a film narrated by your legendary father, Bollywood's **Raj Kapoor**, just because it involved a few late nights. That's exactly what **Rishi Kapoor** did—and it almost cost *Delhi-6* director Rakesh Omprakash Mehra his star cast.[1] In a recent chat with The Indian Express, filmmaker **Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra** spilled the beans on this quirky anecdote from Rishi Kapoor's life. While pitching the 2009 film *Delhi-6*—which was mostly shot at night—Mehra faced Rishi's firm "no" at first. Rishi, known for his blockbuster roles and versatility, confessed he'd once walked away from a project by his dad because it required just **2-3 nights of shooting**. "He narrated a film to me and then told me that there were 2–3 days of night shooting required. I left that film for three nights," Rishi reportedly told Mehra. And now, Mehra was asking for an *entire* night-based schedule? Rishi quipped, "Here you are telling me that the entire film is set at night?"[1] What makes this story even juicier? Despite his aversion, Rishi eventually signed on. It marked the **first time ever** he agreed to night shoots, won over by the script's vibe that echoed Raj Kapoor's classic 1956 thriller *Jaagte Raho*. Mehra shared how Rishi cooperated fully, bringing his effortless charm to the screen alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor.[1] This tale humanizes one of Hindi cinema's icons—**Rishi Kapoor**, the National Award-winning actor who shunned discomfort but bent rules for a great story. It reminds us that even legends have quirks, like dodging late-night sets!
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1.https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/national-award-rishi-kapoor-refused-to-work-with-father-raj-kapoor-aa-ws-l-9808019.html
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