Shreyas Talpade recently discussed the 20th anniversary of his film ‘Iqbal’. He reminisced about the fond memories of the movie, recalling the time spent auditioning, practicing, and filming, which began shortly after his wedding. He highlighted the enduring popularity of ‘Iqbal’, sharing an anecdote about a young girl who had watched the film ten times. He also mentioned instances where parents have shown the movie to their children, who have also enjoyed it. Talpade shared a heartwarming story of a man who, inspired by the film, became a doctor. He credited his friend Yatin Karyekar for suggesting the audition and Nagesh, along with Elahe Heptullah, Rahul Puri, and Subhash Ghai, for providing the opportunity that transformed his career. He praised the stellar cast, including Naseer, Girish Karnad, Shweta Prasad, Yatin, and Prateeksha Lonkar, for their contributions to his performance. Talpade described the experience of working on ‘Iqbal’ as amazing, filled with support from his co-stars. He concluded by saying that the film remains special, attributing its continued relevance to its underdog story of aspiration and inspiration.
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