07 May,2026 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma (Instagram)
Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma and veteran actress Neetu Kapoor recently opened up about the emotional and tense atmosphere during the shooting of their upcoming film Daadi Ki Shaadi in Shimla amid the India-Pakistan conflict linked to Operation Sindoor in 2025. Despite growing concerns across the country, the cast and crew decided to continue filming, turning the challenging period into one of the most memorable experiences of the project.
During promotions for the film, Kapil Sharma recalled how the entire team stayed together in cottages because the shooting location did not have enough space for vanity vans. Unlike typical film shoots where actors remain inside their separate vans, the cast spent quality time together, bonding like a family. Neetu Kapoor revealed that the atmosphere reminded her of older film shoots and said she had not enjoyed working on a film set this much since Kabhi Kabhie.
However, things became stressful when news of the India-Pakistan tensions began spreading during filming. Kapil shared that the situation grew serious enough for Ranbir Kapoor to personally call his mother, Neetu Kapoor, and ask her to return home immediately. Neetu recalled that Ranbir sounded extremely worried during the phone call and repeatedly urged her to come back safely. Trying to calm him down, she reassured him that Shimla was one of the safest places at the time and jokingly told him, "Yahan se koi bomb nahi maarega." Her light-hearted response helped ease the tension despite the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
Interestingly, the difficult circumstances did not disrupt the production. Instead, the experience brought the cast closer together. Neetu Kapoor revealed that no one wanted to stop shooting even during the tense period because everyone had formed a strong emotional bond. The team reportedly continued filming while supporting one another through the stressful days.
The film also marks the acting debut of Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who will be seen sharing screen space with her mother for the first time. Directed by Ashish R Mohan, Daadi Ki Shaadi is a family comedy that revolves around a grandmother deciding to remarry, much to her family's surprise. The movie also stars Sadia Khateeb, R Sarathkumar and Tejaswini Kolhapure, and is slated to release on May 8.
