'I should have tried to give Inder Kumar work'

Actor Inder Kumar died of a cardiac arrest on July 28. He was only 43 years old. 

Actor-director Prabhudeva, who worked with him in Wanted, remembers him as disciplined artiste.

At first when I heard that Inder Kumar is no more, very honestly I couldn't remember who he was.

Then my Wanted writer reminded that me that Inder had played an important part in the film. And I was like, 'Oh Inder!' Of course I remember him.

Wanted was such a long time ago. But I still remember Inder, so disciplined, good-looking and with that terrific physique.

Inder came into Wanted on Salman Khan's recommendation. It was a terrific role of Salman's friend and we all know what shape Salman is in. Inder had to look fighting-fit to match up to Salman.

I remember how Salman would make sure that Inder would work out. Salman has this effect on all his friends. And I think they made terrific buddies on screen...

After Wanted I was not in touch with Inder at all. I had no idea where he was and what was happening with his life. But I do remember Inder was very committed to his role in Wanted. He would come to the sets on time and do his work really well.

In fact I wanted to work with him again, but got no chance. Now suddenly I heard he is gone. What kind of stress could have caused him a cardiac arrest at such a young age?

The entertainment industry is scary. When it favours you, it gives you everything. When it doesn't favour you, it takes away everything.

I feel sorry for his going away so suddenly. I should have tried to give him work.

Image: Prabhu Deva.