Shah Rukh Khan remembers 'Fauji' director Raj Kumar Kapoor: I am used to being mollycoddled on sets because of himApril 12 (AZINS) Colonel Raj Kumar Kapoor, most popularly known for Shah Rukh Khan starrer TV show 'Fauji'. The show, which marked Shah Rukh Khan's entry into the glamour world, also gave him recognition like no other. Colonel breathed his last in Delhi a day prior.

Remembering Colonel Raj Kumar Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan posted a message for the man who made a 'Fauji' out of a boy. "He loved me so much. Encouraged me. And today if I am used to being mollycoddled on sets it’s because of this man who made a ‘Fauji’ out of a boy, like his own. Will miss you Sir...always. May u find peace in ur new missionl," tweeted the superstar.

Shah Rukh Khan even replied to Shekhar Kapur's conversation writing, "And he was so jovial. Somehow in the midst of all stresses he had a way that could make u smile away ur troubles. One of those people u assumed will never leave your side cos he was so full of life."

Colonel's son shared the news of his demise on Facebook and wrote, "This is to inform you that our beloved Dad, Raj Kumar Kapoor (Colonel), has left his earthly body to go on a brand new adventure."

The cremation took place at 3.30 pm. A fan club confirmed the same tweeting, "A fan club wrote on Twitter, "The creator of FAUJI serial on Doordarshan, Raj Kumar Kapoor (Colonel), has left his earthly body to go on a brand new adventure. The cremation will take place at the Lodhi Road Crematorium at 3.30 pm today. Shraddhanjali."

In the book SRK 25 Years Of A Life, Raj Kumar Kapoor, talking about Shah Rukh Khan in an interview, said, "I still remember the sleek boy from Delhi's Gautam Nagar, who had come to my place," he said. "I loved his confidence and called him for an audition. He arrived with the other boys for the audition. Because the show was about Commandos, I made everyone run with me."