Actress Raakhee Gulzar, celebrated for her roles in films such as ‘Sharmilee’ and ‘Kabhi Kabhie,’ is content with her life in retirement. She expresses happiness in being removed from the competitive nature of the film industry. Looking back at her career, she recalls never feeling in competition with her contemporaries. She remembers the attempts to pit her against Sharmila Tagore during ‘Daag,’ a situation she dismissed. She reflects on her approach to roles, prioritizing the quality of her performance within the given scope of each film.
She fondly remembers her co-stars, especially Shashi Kapoor and Sanjeev Kumar, with whom she shared a bond over food. She also mentions her rapport with Amitabh Bachchan, with whom she frequently collaborated and who would often converse with her in Bengali. While they don’t meet often, she notes the mutual respect and affection they share.
When asked to name her favorite films, she hesitates, but eventually mentions ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ and ‘Daag,’ as well as ‘Doosra Aadmi’ and ‘Wafaa.’ She notes that she was often offered roles that leaned towards the dramatic, which weren’t her preference, as she favored more light-hearted roles. She indicates no plans for a return to acting in the near future, though she has done recent work in Bengali films, where she was offered significant, author-backed roles.
