Abhishek Kapoor Pens A Heart-Warming Note As Kai Po Che Clocks 10 Years

Released in 2013, the film was adapted from Chetan Bhagat's novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life, the film starred Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh as the three main protagonists while Amrita Puri plays the female lead.

Sharing a series of pictures from the sets, Abhishek Kapoor wrote, “When a movie hits a decade and still finds a place in people’s hearts it gets termed a Classic. I had the good fortune to work with 3 exceptional actors @sushantsinghrajput @rajkummar_rao & @theamitsadh. These boys were just dynamite together , throw in a thespian like @manavkaul and u have a recipe for an explosion that will reverberate a lifetime.. @amupuri thank u for stepping in and giving it that perfect dash spice that pulled the flavour in the most delectable way. I learnt a lot on this movie and I have my team, my crew to thank for that.. you are only as good as the people u work with and kaipiche was backed by the best team ever...my writer @chaudhuripubali who worked with me to adapt #3mistakesofmylife by @chetanbhagat ( thank u Chetan for trusting me with ur book) and turn it into a screenplay. #supratiksen who stepped in at the right time and helped me get a good grip on it and did the dialogues. @itsamittrivediand @swanandkirkire who brought the everlasting tunes to life #manjha #meethiboliyan #shubhaarambh which still play at every celebration . @mukeshchhabracc who brought together a cast that was fine tuned to perfection. My editor #deepabhatia who cut every frame like it was a jewel. @niharikabhasinkhan21 who was not just my costume designer but a pillar of support when I needed her. @sonal.sawant my production designer whose level of detailing made #kpc as authentic as it turned out. #hiteshsonik who did the haunting background score. He’s my soul connect in almost all my films since then . My #cinematographer and guru @anaygoswamy who is a true artist and it was an honour to have work with him.. he taught me so much and his teachings will always stay with me .. thank you team #kaipoche My #[email protected], my #ep @raiajayg & my #[email protected] thank u forever #eternallygrateful Thank you, all of u, from the bottom of my heart #10yearsofkaipoche” read the full note.

Abhishek Kapoor even shared candid pictures from Berlin Film Festival and wrote, “I remember our 2013 #berlinale premier and the audiences reaction to it.. at the end of the screening there was a minute’s silence and then a standing ovation that felt like it lasted forever. I had never even dreamed that my film would screen at such a prestigious festival. I am eternally grateful to the universe for taking me through this joy ride and to my producers @ronnie.screwvala & #sidroykapur for believing in me and supporting me whole heartedly. Their belief in me is what made #kaipoche #10yearsofkaipoche”.

Kai Po Che! received six nominations at the 59th Filmfare Awards, including Best Director for Kapoor, Best Supporting Actor for Rao, Best Male Debut for Rajput, and Best Story. The film won two awards, including Best Screenplay for Kapoor and Best Background Score for Hitesh Sonik.