Actress reveals why Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah still collaborate with Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher despite differing ideologies
Bollywood’s most candid couple Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah have always been open about their relationship. They made waves at the Cannes Film Festival by attending together on the red carpet. The occasion was significant as Naseeruddin’s film Manthan was featured in the Cannes Classics section.
Ratna Pathak, known for her outspoken political views, explained why she and Naseeruddin Shah collaborated with Paresh Rawal and Anupam Kher despite their differing ideologies.
Ratna Pathak Shah on working with Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal
In an interview with The Lallantop, Ratna Pathak Shah discussed how she and her husband manage to collaborate with Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal despite differing ideologies. She mentioned that they come from a generation where individuals can maintain friendships despite ideological disparities.
According to her, they believe in mutual respect for each other’s viewpoints. She emphasized the importance of open dialogue and healthy discussion, noting that disagreements do not necessarily strain interpersonal relationships. She observed that this approach has become more prevalent in recent times.
Ratna Pathak Shah discusses growing up in a family with ideological contrast
Ratna Pathak shared that she grew up in a household where her father belonged to an RSS family and her mother came from a Communist background. Despite their ideological differences, their home was marked by constant debates and arguments, yet they lived harmoniously. Ratna stressed that disagreeing with someone’s opinion does not mean disliking the person holding that opinion.
She noted that there is a tendency to provoke conflict among Indians, similar to playground disputes among children. Drawing a parallel, she emphasized how bullies mistreat weaker individuals, which she finds unacceptable. She firmly stated her rejection of such behavior and her determination to prevent her children from engaging in it.
She expressed her desire to influence others to reject bullying behavior and strive towards fostering a more cultured and harmonious society, reflecting true cultural values.
Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah worked with Anupam Kher in Vijaya Mehta’s “Pestonjee” in 1988. More recently, Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher shared the screen in Neeraj Pandey’s 2008 thriller “A Wednesday!” Paresh Rawal appeared in Naseeruddin Shah’s directorial debut “Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota” in 2006.
On the other hand, Ratna Pathak starred alongside Paresh Rawal in Abhishek Jain’s 2021 family comedy “Hum Do Hamare Do.” She also appeared in the show “Trial By Fire” with Anupam Kher.
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