Rishi Kapoor & Surendra Mohan Movies Together List — 3 Films

The shape of the work

The 1980s belonged to Aap Ke Deewane; the 1990s to Honeymoon. Rishi Kapoor acted in every film; Surendra Mohan directed all of them. Strictly Hindi cinema — they never crossed industries together.

Partnership facts

• Rishi Kapoor was the one who pushed for Surendra Mohan to be cast in 'Aap Ke Deewane' (1980). The director wanted a different actor, but Rishi insisted after seeing Mohan's work in a small role. That film became their first collaboration.
• On the set of 'Hawalaat' (1987), Rishi Kapoor would deliberately mess up his lines to make Surendra Mohan laugh during serious scenes. Mohan later said Rishi's playful energy kept the heavy prison drama from feeling too grim.
• During the shoot of 'Honeymoon' (1992), Rishi Kapoor and Surendra Mohan shared a room at a budget hotel in Ooty because the production ran out of funds. They spent nights playing cards and ordering chai from a local stall.
• Their only hit together, 'Aap Ke Deewane' (1980), directly led to Surendra Mohan being cast as the lead in a regional film the next year. Rishi personally recommended him to the producer over lunch.