Actor Mallika Sherawat recently shared a photo with Bong Joon Ho, the acclaimed filmmaker and Academy Award winner, capturing their meeting on social media. The Bong Joon Ho meeting attracted attention due to his global recognition for films such as Parasite and Snowpiercer, which Mallika praised for their profound impact.
“Had such a great time chatting with the Oscar winner, the maestro director Bong Joon Ho,”
Mallika wrote. She added,
“His films have always stirred something deep within me, from the raw intensity of Snowpiercer to the layered brilliance of Parasite.”
Internet Reacts with Playful References to ‘Murder’
Following the post, social media users flooded the comments section with references to Mallika Sherawat’s erotic thriller Murder, which starred Emraan Hashmi and was directed by Anurag Basu. Many quipped “Memories of Murder 2,” drawing a connection between her 2004 film and Bong Joon Ho’s thriller Memories of Murder, released a year earlier.
This playful banter shows the internet’s enthusiasm for linking the two works, creating an entertaining buzz around the encounter.
Speculation Around Future Projects
Some commenters hinted that Mallika might be preparing for a Hollywood comeback, recalling her past English-language roles such as Hisss, Politics of Love, and the English adaptation of The Myth alongside Jackie Chan. Others speculated in a lighthearted manner that Bong Joon Ho could be considering a Bollywood debut.
Regardless of the true plans, this brief meeting between two prominent industry figures has certainly sparked curiosity and excitement among netizens.
