Rishi Kapoor says we should be ashamed of ourselves

Last month while attending a Bollywood event at the London School of Economics Rishi Kapoor, never known to mince words, got into a heated argument with Rachel Dwyer-yes, the same Bollywood expert who has researched extensively on Hindi films and actors.

Apparently the well-informed lady argued with Rishi Kapoor over a vital question, which is Rishi Kapoor's first film? Every record of his achievements states it is 'Mera Naam Joker'.

But Rachel Dwyer with her vast storehouse of knowledge on Hindi cinema, insisted it was 'Shree 420' where Rishi along with his brother Randhir and sister Reema made a fleeting appearance.

Prof Rachel Dwyer a Bollywood expert who teaches at the University of London, left Rishi stumped with her knowledge of Indian cinema and actors.

Apparently Prof Dwyer knew things about Rishi's career that he was himself unaware of. The still-stunned actor said, "This Prof. Dwyer knows so much about our films. She speaks fluent Hindi and sang the entire Jan gan man. It made me feel ashamed of how little our own actors and technicians know about our past.