Kalpana Iyer: Fame After Rambha Ho | Vinod Khanna, Bappi Da & 90s Bollywood

Описание: What happens when a legendary moment like “Rambha Ho” goes viral again decades later?

In this raw and heartfelt episode of Project Life with Simply Pankaj, Kalpana Iyer opens up about rediscovering fame after her iconic era and what it truly feels like to be remembered with love.

From her memories of Vinod Khanna’s presence, her deep bond with Bappi Da, and stories from the golden 90s Bollywood era, to the unexpected viral resurgence that brought her back into conversations, this is nostalgia, gratitude, and honesty all in one.

In this episode, Kalpana talks about:
• Fame after “Rambha Ho” and the internet’s love
• Working with Vinod Khanna & the respect he carried
• Her beautiful memories with Bappi Lahiri
• The difference between 90s Bollywood and today
• Why she believes in kindness over gossip
• Being ready for her “second innings”

This is not just about the past.
It’s about what happens when the world gives you your flowers again.

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, this episode will hit home.
If you’re discovering Kalpana Iyer for the first time, this is where her story truly begins again.

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Timestamps -

00:00 Intro
01:47 “Who is Kalpana?”
02:27 Gratitude + how support/love matters
03:17 Wedding stage moment: belief, traditions, “tathastu” energy
04:03 One year later: what changed, diary/timings prep
05:32 Clarifying last films (1999, Mani Ratnam / “Iruvar” etc.)
06:23 Kalpana’s personality: emotional, honest, forgives fast
07:49 Viral love feels unreal; she “missed” this love
08:25 Last episode flashback: 103+ fever but still came to shoot
09:27 “Ora meter” story + Vinod Khanna moment
10:02 Dhurandhar entry connect; she doesn’t want to “take credit” from Akshaye
11:27 Vinod Khanna respect + personal but “beautiful” memories
12:54 Talking Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar, Uri reference (film discussion)
14:32 “Koi yahan aaha…” song nostalgia
16:08 Her start as performer + Bappi Da association begins
16:41 First song: “Tumhara Pyaar Chahiye…” (Manokamna)
17:29 Bappi Da as family; kindness + home-like bond
19:05 “Good friends feel like yesterday” + vegetarian banter
20:41 “Happy & single” line + not chasing the unattainable
21:58 Asha ji respect: Holland show + feeding her Maharashtrian thali
23:39 Emotional mother memory + “can’t replace a mother”
27:40 Nora Fatehi comment + Kalpana Ji’s appreciation for her vision
30:38 Gives credit to hardworking actresses (Deepika, Priyanka, Alia, Shraddha, Tamannaah, Kriti)
32:42 “Why bring people down?” kindness over negativity
33:15 Gym Dadi reference + “never too late”
34:24 Siliguri wedding trip + how the viral moment happened
36:23 She’s open to everything now: roles, OTT, reality shows, stage
37:12 Kapil Sharma show talk + Sunil Grover hypothetical
40:08 Hum Saath Saath Hain co-stars vibe + professionalism of Rajshri sets
42:00 No gossip stance + ignores negativity
43:46 Raja Hindustani memories: costumes (Manish Malhotra), Aamir discipline
45:42 Pratibha Sinha + Karishma/Kareena set behavior
47:30 Aamir in two phases: always perfectionist
49:23 Old clip shown: “Good evening… I’m 21” + mindset unchanged
51:54 Future: “When I get work…” belief + manifestation
55:29 OTT language question: she’ll do what role demands, but age-appropriate comfort
57:43 Second innings framing + “1125% ready”
58:55 Dubai base, Mumbai for work anytime (“how fast should I reach?”)
1:00:45 Advice to Gen Z: give space, respect, don’t negate them
1:04:06 “Hazaaron khwahishein…” what she wants in 2026
1:06:24 First ad after long time (Horlicks) + “party just started”
1:07:48 Dharmendra mention + touching effort/legacy
1:10:04 Message about no pre-questions; natural conversation
1:10:33 Outro