Somy Ali recently shared a very personal story about one of the most special decisions in her film career. She revealed why she chose to sign a movie inspired by her childhood crush, the legendary Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna.A heartfelt throwback to ‘Chupp’On Thursday, Somy posted a throwback video from the 1997 thriller ‘Chupp’ on Instagram. She called the experience “nothing short of an honour” and said it was a “privilege” to work with veteran actors Avinash Wadhawan, Jeetendra, and the late Om Puri. Her post showed how much she admired her co-stars and how grateful she felt to be part of the film.Somy Ali wrote, “It’s #tbt baby! A privilege would be an understatement to have worked with @wadhawan.avinash Jeetu ji and the magnificent Late Om Puri ji. Aside from the three reasons, I signed this film as it was a remake of my seven year old and to date biggest crush in world! Kakaji AKA Rajesh Khanna. I couldn’t think of a better way to be Chupp and head back home to America, but not be ‘Chupp’ in real life. #chupp #ompuri #avinashwadhawan #jeetuji #somyali #tbt.”Why Rajesh Khanna meant so MuchRajesh Khanna was Bollywood’s first superstar, and for Somy Ali, he was much more than that. She called him her “seven year old and to date biggest crush.” This deep admiration made the film even more special for her because ‘Chupp’ was a remake connected to his legacy.About the film ‘Chupp’‘Chupp’ was directed by Ambrish Sangal and featured an impressive cast, including Jeetendra, Om Puri, Avinash Wadhawan, and Somy herself. The film is a remake of the 1989 Kannada thriller ‘Tarka’, which was based on the famous Agatha Christie play, ‘The Unexpected Guest’. This thriller unfolds with mystery and suspense, centred around secrets that slowly unravel, a plot that kept the audience on edge.Somy Ali’s career highlightsSomy Ali is known for her roles in films like ‘Anth’ (1994), ‘Yaar Gaddar’ (1994), ‘Andolan’ (1995), and ‘Chupp’ (1997).
