Actor Zahan Kapoor recently reflected on cherished moments with his grandfather, the legendary Shashi Kapoor, and delved into his childhood experiences, including a casual encounter with Amitabh Bachchan at home.
In an interview with India Today, Zahan shared, “A part of it is because of my grandfather, who distinguished himself in terms of how he lived. By the time I was born, he had already retired.”
When asked whether he was aware of Shashi Kapoor’s immense fame during his younger years, Zahan reminisced about a particularly striking memory from his childhood. He recalled one of his most vivid childhood memories from when he was just eight years old. “I came home from school and was surprised to see Amitabh Bachchan sir at our house to meet my grandfather. I instantly recognised him, but I didn’t fully grasp the significance of the moment because, to me, Shashi Kapoor was simply my dadaji. We saw him every day, greeted him with ‘namaste’ and ‘Om Om,’ and he would always encourage me to greet others the same way,” he added.

Zahan highlighted his grandfather’s simple lifestyle, noting that he preferred watching TV and cricket, leading a life away from Bollywood’s glamour. The actor further revealed that theatre played a pivotal role in shaping his artistic sensibilities.

Meanwhile, his recent project ‘Black Warrant‘ is currently streaming on OTT. Helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, the show also features Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Anurag Thakur in prominent roles.