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India.com
2 days ago
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This film, which was released in 1980, became huge blockbuster, made on budget of Rs 2.5 crore, earned Rs 25 crore, movie name is…, lead actors were…
There have been some Bollywood films that have given amazing performances on screen. Some films stay at the box office for many months. Today we are going to tell you about a Bollywood film that stayed on big screens for three months, and became huge blockbuster of that year, who is now referred as a classic of all time. Which film is this? We are talking about the film 'Qurbani', which was released in 1980, now referred to as a great example of the golden era of Bollywood. In this film, the pair of Late Feroz Khan, Late Vinod Khanna and the evergreen beauty, Zeenat Aman won the hearts of the audience. This film remained full in the theatres of Bombay (now known as Mumbai) for three months and rocked the box office. What is the storyline? The story of this romantic thriller is filled with action, romance and drama. The plot of this film revolves around two friends, Rajesh (Vinod Khanna) and Amar (Feroz Khan), and a dancer, Sheila (Zeenat Aman). The songs of the film, such as 'Aap Jaisa Koi' and 'Laila Main Laila', became superhits at that time and are still loved by people. Zeenat Aman's charming style, Vinod Khanna's pathbreaking acting and Feroz Khan's style were very much liked by the audience. When Feroz Khan sacrificed his Mercedes One of the standout moments in the film was Firoz Khan's fervor. In a particular scene, Firoz chose to destroy his brand-new Mercedes car. This moment was filmed in a parking lot alongside Amrish Puri. Back in 1979, spotting a luxury car like a Mercedes in Mumbai was quite uncommon. Firoz made the bold decision to sacrifice his new vehicle to create a memorable scene. His gamble paid off, and this moment became the most discussed aspect of the film. Firoz Khan not only directed this movie but also took on the role of producer. More about Qurbani Apart from the lead stars, the film also featured Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Aruna Irani, Kader Khan, Tun Tun, Jagdeep, Dinesh Hingoo, Viju Khote, Mac Mohan and Sanjay Khan in pivotal roles. The total budget of 'Qurbani' was Rs 2.5 crore and the film earned Rs 25.8 crore and became an all-time blockbuster. The film is currently streaming on Prime Video.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
A full-throttle flashback: Poonam Saxena on India's early F1 film, Apradh
Feroz Khan's directorial debut, it featured the flamboyant star in the role of a race-car driver. The opening credits consisted of four-and-a-half minutes of real racing footage from Nurburgring, Germany. (Khan is said to have bought the footage from a local TV channel.) I remember thinking it slightly curious that Khan would choose professional car-racing as the backdrop of his first movie, at a time when there was hardly any public awareness of the sport in India. But then this was an actor known for his cool Western style. He had a personal fondness for leather boots and cowboy hats. The heroines in his films wore miniskirts and short shorts. In Apradh, when the hero, Ram, first meets the heroine, Meena (Mumtaz), she is wearing a gold jacket, knee-high boots and tiny shorts (which were called hot pants back in the day). Later on, she wears a black string bikini, then considered a very daring move. Some heroines did wear swimsuits in films; Nalini Jaywant, in fact, wore one as far back as the 1950 film Sangram. But these were usually demure one-piece affairs, sometimes extending into rather long shorts. Skimpy bikinis were a rarity. In a recent TV interview, Mumtaz said she was hesitant to wear the bikini at first. Khan convinced her to give it a shot. 'He promised me he would cut the scene if I disapproved of it… when I saw the scene I thought I was looking very nice,' she said. The first half of Apradh is set in Europe and follows the racer Ram as he helps Meena escape the clutches of a vicious gang of diamond-smugglers. In the second half, the racing car is forgotten and the action shifts to India. Ram and Meena marry and he finds a job as a factory foreman. But their troubles are far from over. He must now fight another gang of criminals, this one led by his brother Harnam (Prem Chopra). The two parts seem almost like two different films, though both contain early signs of Khan's penchant for over-the-top villains. The baddies in the first half include a dazed hoodlum in sunglasses and brightly coloured clothes, and a sadistic and scantily clad moll. Back in India, Harnam's nightclub is eye-popping: it has a revolving bar surrounded by small circular pools in which bikini-clad women frolic. There is also a stuffed leopard on a wall, several fountains, and a man in a sombrero playing a guitar. It always seemed to me that Khan struggled to marry his keen Western sensibilities with the conventions of commercial Hindi cinema. Sometimes the marriage was successful, as in the box-office hit Qurbani (1980; about two men in love with the same woman, and a villain determined to use this against them). With its star cast of Khan, Vinod Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Amjad Khan and Amrish Puri, it had flourishes typical of the director. Early on, for instance, Khan smashes the villain's Mercedes to prove a point (at a time when most Indians wouldn't even have recognised the logo.) Apradh contains many elements that would become hallmarks of Khan's filmmaking style: dashing heroes, leading ladies full of oomph, fast cars, kinetic action, eye-catching costumes, great songs and, occasionally, an exotic 'foreign' connection (his 1975 film Dharmatma, a desi take on The Godfather (1972), was the first Hindi film to be shot in Afghanistan). He was sometimes called the 'Clint Eastwood of Hindi cinema', probably because of the boots and hat. But he was one of a kind. Khan, who died aged 69, in 2009, has long been acknowledged as one of the most, if not the most, stylish actor-directors in Bollywood. No wonder he chose Formula racing as the backdrop of his first film.
India.com
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'I will not become....: director started abusing Zeenat Aman after she said no to..., the director was..., film was...
One of Bollywood's most iconic and trailblazing actresses of the 1970s and '80s, Zeenat Aman redefined glamour and boldness on-screen at a time when few dared to break the mould. The diva is known for her unconventional roles and striking screen presence. She became a trendsetter with films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, and Qurbani. In a recent candid conversation with Shemaroo Lifestyle, the actress shared a poignant moment from her early days in Bollywood. The actress, a reigning icon of the '70s with blockbusters like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Dharmveer, shared that she once turned down a role in Feroz Khan's Dharmatma and paid for it with an unexpected verbal backlash. 'Feroz Khan had offered me a second lead role in Dharmatma, which I declined. He got furious and later called me, hurling abuses. I was shocked. We didn't speak for a long time after that,' she revealed. Did the two ever reconcile? According to the reports, despite the sour exchange, fate had other plans. Years later, Feroz Khan returned with another offer, this time with a lead role. The film? The cult classic Qurbani. 'He called again and said, 'This time it's the lead role, Zeenat.' He was making Qurbani, and I said yes,' she recalled. The decision proved game-changing. Qurbani went on to become a massive hit, and Zeenat's role was hailed as one of her most iconic. Their professional dynamic warmed up post-release. 'After Qurbani, he started calling me chhoti begum,' she added with a smile. Was there a personal connection as well? Interestingly, yes. Zeenat Aman was briefly married to Feroz Khan's brother, actor Sanjay Khan. Their relationship, however, was short-lived and ended on a bitter note. Although her personal and professional journeys often intersected, Zeenat emerged as one of Bollywood's most enduring names. From slammed phones to silver screen success, Zeenat Aman's journey with Feroz Khan proves that sometimes, the biggest hits begin with the loudest 'no.'
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Zeenat Aman said Feroz Khan abused her on phone when he was upset with her once, he later offered her 'Qurbaani'
Zeenat Aman , who entered the film industry in 1970, quickly rose to fame and became one of the highest-paid actresses of her era. Known for breaking the mold with films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Dharam Veer, she not only became a leading lady but also redefined the image of the Bollywood heroine with her bold fashion and screen presence. At the peak of her career, Zeenat once turned down a secondary role in Feroz Khan 's Dharmatma (1975), a decision that led to a major fallout between the two. Recalling the incident in an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, she shared, 'Feroz Khan had offered me a secondary role in Dharmatma. I refused the offer. Feroz was mad at me for this. Baad mein phone pe unhone mujhe kuch ulat sulat keh diya (Later, he even abused me over a phone call). This made me upset. We didn't talk for a very long time.' Despite the rift, Feroz Khan eventually reached out to her again when he began working on Qurbani (1980). Zeenat said, 'But, when he was making Qurbani, he called me again. He said, 'This time, it is not a secondary role, Zeenat Aman.'' In a 2024 Instagram post, Zeenat reflected further on her rocky start with Feroz. 'Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise, and he called me on the telephone to offer me a role in his upcoming production. It was a secondary part, and so I politely refused the offer. Feroz was incensed and let out a stream of expletives while I held the receiver away from my ear!' She added, 'Many months later, he called again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo This time he started his pitch by saying – 'it's the lead role so don't reject it'. And that's how I joined the cast of Qurbani.' Zeenat also shared a memory that highlighted Feroz's strict sense of discipline on set. 'I often discuss set etiquette in my captions, so I'd be amiss to neglect Feroz's influence on me in this regard. I was quite a diligent worker, but on one occasion my youth got the better of me. Though we had an early call time the next day, I agreed to go out to a party. It was a fantastic night of dance and drink, and unsurprisingly I landed up one hour late to set. Feroz was glowering behind his camera, and before I could offer him my meagre excuse, he cut me down to size. 'Begum, you're late and you're going to pay for the delay.' No argument, no scolding, but you can be sure that he docked my pay to pay the crew for that one hour delay,' she recalled. Qurbani went on to become one of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters, much like Dharmatma. It also gained attention for being one of the most expensive productions of its time, with a budget of ₹1.55 crore. Originally, the film was set to star Amitabh Bachchan, but due to scheduling issues, the role eventually went to Vinod Khanna.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Zeenat Aman recalls how Feroz Khan abused her on phone after she refused Dharmatma: ‘Bahut ulta-sulta suna diya, I didn't speak to him for a long time'
After making her debut in 1970, Zeenat Aman went on to become the highest paid actress of her time. With films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Dharam Veer, she had become the style icon and regarded as someone who changed the way industry looked at heroines. Being among the leading stars, Zeenat Aman once refused to take up a secondary role in Feroz Khan's 1975 film Dharmatma. This caused tension between the two with Feroz even abusing her over the phone. In an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, Zeenat Aman recalled bagging the lead role in Qurbani (1980) after having a fight with its director over Dharmatma. She shared, 'Feroz Khan had offered me a secondary role in Dharmatma. I refused the offer. Feroz was mad at me for this. Baad mein phone pe unhone mujhe kuch ulat sulat keh diya (Later, he even abused me over a phone call). This made me upset. We didn't talk for a very long time.' However, the fight didn't stop Feroz Khan from approaching her for his another project, Qurbani. She shared, 'But, when he was making Qurbani, he called me again. He said, 'This time, it is not a secondary role, Zeenat Aman.'' In the same interview, Zeenat Aman shared that it was after Qurbani that he started to address her as Choti Begum. Zeenat Aman was briefly married to Feroz Khan's brother Sanjay Khan, who allegedly physically assaulted her. This resulted in divorce within a year of their marriage. Previously, recalling her experience shooting Qurbani, Zeenat Aman had shared how Feroz once docked her payment for arriving late on set. In an Instagram post in 2024, Zeenat shared, 'Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise, and he called me on the telephone to offer me a role in his upcoming production. It was a secondary part, and so I politely refused the offer. Feroz was incensed and let out a stream of expletives while I held the receiver away from my ear!' She added, 'Many months later, he called again. This time he started his pitch by saying – 'it's the lead role so don't reject it'. And that's how I joined the cast of Qurbani.' ALSO READ | Angad Bedi took seven years to digest Neha Dhupia's habit of telling guests to leave their house at specific time: 'We would love to have you from 8 to 11' 'I often discuss set etiquette in my captions, so I'd be amiss to neglect Feroz's influence on me in this regard. I was quite a diligent worker, but on one occasion my youth got the better of me. Though we had an early call time the next day, I agreed to go out to a party. It was a fantastic night of dance and drink, and unsurprisingly I landed up one hour late to set. Feroz was glowering behind his camera, and before I could offer him my meagre excuse, he cut me down to size. 'Begum, you're late and you're going to pay for the delay.' No argument, no scolding, but you can be sure that he docked my pay to pay the crew for that one hour delay,' shared the actress. Qurbani, just like Dharmatma, became one of the biggest hits of Bollywood. It also made headlines for being one of the most expensive films with a budget of Rs 1.55 crore. Qurbani was supposed to star Amitabh Bachchan, but due to scheduling conflicts, the role went to actor Vinod Khanna.
