Mumbai: Producer Boney Kapoor said that his relationship with actor Salman Khan is now in a strained state. He stated how Salman was the person who encouraged Arjun Kapoor to become an actor rather than a director and he owes it to him.
When asked why did he launch Arjun as an actor, Boney said, "Arjun always wanted to become a film director and that is why I had no plan to launch him, like a new hero. That was not our plan at all. But one day, I got a call from Salman saying Arjun should try his hand in acting because he has all the elements to become one. So, Salman took Arjun under his wings and groomed him."
"Unfortunately, my relationship with Salman is strained now, but initially Salman encouraged Arjun to get into acting. I owe this to Salman," he said.
Boney said that among the four children, Khushi is his favourite as she is the youngest child.
"As a father, all my children are my favourites, but Khushi is the apple of my eyes. Woh chhoti hai na? Sab se chhoti bacchi hai meri (she is the youngest, isn't it? the youngest child of mine)," said Boney.
The director added, "She (Khushi) holds a special place in my heart. Currently all the more because she is not around. She is abroad for higher education. Having said that, Arjun is in my heart. I am not very vocal about my love for my children because I feel my love for them is natural. I am their parent, why do I have to say that I love them? Of course, I do!"
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He also kept his opinion on critics' reaction on Janhvi. He said, "It was unfair to expect Janhvi to have the acting skill of Sridevi in her debut film. I think Jan was impressive in Dhadak, and given what she went through during the shooting of the film (referring to the sudden demise of her mother Sridevi). I give her credit that she finished the film and stayed strong during that time."
