Javed Akhtar has lauded his friend Rishi Kapoor’s performance in his swansong, Sharmaji Namkeen. The film has been streaming on an OTT platform since March 31st. Rishi Kapoor, who is seen in the role of the protagonist Sharmaji, passed away in April 2020 after battling cancer. As the veteran actor could not finish his last film, Paresh Rawal stepped in his role to complete the movie. And now, Javed Akhtar has penned a sweet note for the team of the special film.

Taking to his official Twitter handle, the lyricist-screenwriter hailed the writing and direction of the movie. He further thanked Paresh Rawal for his ‘unusual and great contribution’. For Rishi Kapoor, Akhtar stated that he has hit the last ball out of the stadium. Javed Akhtar’s tweet read, “Watched Sharma ji Namkeen . So well  written and directed . Thank you Paresh Rawal saheb for your most unusual and great contribution . Now my friend Chintu , ultimately it is your show . You have hit the last ball out of the stadium . Tell me ,why we all won’t miss you for ever”.