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44 Years Ago, This Blockbuster Beat ‘Sholay' At The Box Office
Last Updated: With its patriotic theme and stellar cast, 'Kranti' starring Dilip Kumar and Hema Malini won hearts nationwide, even surpassing 'Sholay' at the box office in 1981 When it comes to Bollywood blockbusters, Sholay is often the first film that comes to mind. Loved across generations, it's still remembered fondly today. However, 44 years ago, another film hit the screens that not only matched Sholay in popularity but also surpassed it at the box office. That film was Kranti, a multi-starrer directed by and starring Manoj Kumar. With its strong patriotic theme, powerful performances, and gripping story, Kranti captured the hearts of audiences across the country. It wasn't just a film; it became a movement in Indian cinema. Career Milestone For Dilip Kumar Released in 1981, Kranti turned out to be a massive commercial success and marked a major turning point in the career of legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who had been waiting for a hit for a long time. The film also starred Shashi Kapoor, Hema Malini, and Parveen Babi, adding to its star power. Hema Malini's performance and on-screen presence were widely appreciated, with audiences captivated by her beauty and acting. The patriotic theme of the film, which revolved around India's freedom struggle against British rule, struck a chord with viewers nationwide. Breaking Records With a budget of around Rs 3 crore, considered a large sum at the time, Kranti went on to collect nearly Rs 16 crore at the box office. This phenomenal success helped it surpass even Sholay 's earnings, breaking previous records and enjoying massive popularity across the country. The song 'Zindagi Ki Na Tute Ladi' from the film continues to resonate with audiences even today. Kranti left a lasting impact on Indian cinema and is still remembered as one of Bollywood's most iconic patriotic films, cementing its place in history as a cultural and cinematic milestone. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
a day ago
- India.com
This superstar once got angry and kicked Hema Malini's makeup, actress got scared of his anger, half day's shooting was wasted, he is…
Bollywood's veteran actor and director, Feroz Khan, may not be among us today, but his films are still iconic. Similarly, his film Dharmatma was also a blockbuster film, in which Hema Malini and Rekha were seen opposite him. But do you know that during the shooting of this film, Feroz Khan got so angry that he kicked Hema Malini's makeup box hard. Due to this, half a day of his shooting was also affected. Let us tell you about this incident. When Feroz Khan got angry at Hema Malini A video of a dance reality show has been posted on a page named sonytvofficial on Instagram. In this video, Fardeen Khan is talking about his father Feroz Khan's anger. Hema Malini is also sitting on the other side. She said that during the shooting of the film Dharmatma, Feroz Khan's anger had reached the seventh sky, and without thinking twice, he kicked Hema Malini's makeup box kept in the middle. On this, Hema Malini says that his anger was very intense. He did not see what was kept in front of him and accidentally kicked my makeup box, due to which half a day's shooting got spoiled. This throwback video of Hema Malini is gaining increasing viral popularity on social media. Hema Malini was seen in the role of Reshma Feroz Khan played the role of Ranbir in the film Dharmatma, while Hema Malini appeared as Reshma. Their song Tere Chehre Mein Wah Jadoo Hai Bin Dor Khinchha Chala Aata Hoon is an iconic song in which the chemistry between the two was amazing. This film was based on the differences between a gangster and his son. When the son comes to know that his father has killed his sister and fiancée, he tries to take revenge. This film was also directed by Feroz Khan. This film was released on the big screen on 30 April 1975.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
When Hema Malini revealed Dharmendra was quite protective about his daughters, Esha and Ahana: 'They change into salwar kameez'
Veteran actress and Hindi cinema's Dream Girl, Hema Malini , once stated that her husband, Dharmendra , was quite conservative as a father. The couple share two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. In an interview, the actress opened up about how the star brought up his daughters. Hema Malini reveals Dharmendra was protective of his daughters In an old interview with Simi Garewal , Hema revealed that Dharmendra had certain expectations with regard to his daughters, especially their attire. She said that whenever he would come to Mumbai, he would visit his children and talk about their "academics." Hema said, "The moment he is supposed to come home, my daughters change into salwar kameez." She went on to add that her husband didn't mind his daughter wearing jeans; however, she would tell the kids that if their father likes salwar-kameez, "wear it for him." Dharmendra didn't want his daughters to join the film industry It was not just about clothes; Dharmendra didn't want his daughters to join the film industry. In the same interview, Hema Malini shared that Sr. Deol was against it from the beginning even though Esha was interested. She said, "Right from their birth, he was very particular about it." Elaborating on the same, she stated, "It's okay for them to learn dance and stuff, but they can't enter films.' Esha talks about why Dharmendra's views were different Esha talked about why her father's views were different from theirs. In an interview with Hauterrfly, she shared that he came from a traditional background. She said, "He wanted me to get married and settle down at 18 because that was his conditioning." On the work front Hema Malini and Esha Deol have been away from the screens for quite some time. On the other hand, Dharmendra recently featured in Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani,' and his kiss with Shabana Azmi 's character in the film became quite viral. The film was released in July 2023.
