Prabhudheva on Inder Kumar: I should have tried to give him work

Prabhudheva’s Hindi directorial debut was Salman Khan-starrer ‘Wanted’. Inder Kumar, who passed away a couple of days ago, was also a part of the film. Recently, Prabhudheva spoke about Inder’s demise and also stated that he should have tried to give him work.

The actor-filmmaker said, “At first when I heard that Inder Kumar is no more, very honestly I couldn’t remember who he was. Then my ‘Wanted’ writer reminded that me that Inder had played an important part in the film. And I was like, ‘Oh Inder!’ Of course I remember him. ‘Wanted’ was such a long time ago. But I still remember Inder, so disciplined, good-looking and with that terrific physique. Inder came into ‘Wanted’ on Salman Khan’s recommendation. It was a terrific role of Salman’s friend and we all know what shape Salman is in. Inder had to look fighting-fit to match up to Salman. I remember how Salman would make sure that Inder would work out. Salman has this effect on all his friends. And I think they made terrific buddies on screen…”

“After ‘Wanted’ I was not in touch with Inder at all. I had no idea where he was and what was happening with his life. But I do remember Inder was very committed to his role in Wanted. He would come to the sets on time and do his work really well. In fact I wanted to work with him again, but got no chance. Now suddenly I heard he is gone. What kind of stress could have caused him a cardiac arrest at such a young age? The entertainment industry is scary. When it favours you, it gives you everything. When it doesn’t favour you, it takes away everything. I feel sorry for his going away so suddenly. I should have tried to give him work,” he added. (Also Read: Inder Kumar’s ex-girlfriend Isha Koppikar is deeply pained by his death)

Well, we wonder if the reason behind Inder’s cardiac arrest was lack of work.

Murtuza Iqbal

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