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Dharmendra and Hema Malini rejected this most expensive film, another superstar got the role, film became huge flop, movie is..., lead actors are...
In the Bollywood industry, numerous significant projects have achieved remarkable success for both directors and actors, aiding in the transformation of their careers. Notable examples include 'Zanjeer', 'Dharam Veer', 'Mother India', 'Sholay', and the legendary 'Mughal-E-Azam'. However, are you aware that there was a particular film that emerged as a major multi-starrer project, which was declined by the renowned Dharmendra and Hema Malini? This decision ultimately proved to be a substantial loss for them, while simultaneously presenting a tremendous opportunity for another individual. The 1980 Action-Thriller Shaan Here we are talking about the film 'Shaan,' which has now become a cult classic. The 3-hour 2-minute revenge drama directed by Ramesh Sippy is still thought of as one of the best films from Bollywood, which was also one of the largest-budgeted films from that period. Yet, there was a slight change. For this multi-star movie, director Ramesh Sippy had selected Dharmendra to play Vijay and Hema Malini to play Renu. Back then, both were considered superstars, and the audience adored their combination. However, Dharmendra and Hema Malini backed out of this movie because of various unspoken disputes with Ramesh. Amitabh Bachchan Approached For Shaan Interestingly, when the He-Man of Bollywood stepped away from the film, director Ramesh Sippy chose Amitabh Bachchan to step into the role of Vijay. Nonetheless, during the initial stage, Sippy considered Amitabh for the character of Ravi played by Late Shashi Kapoor, which later became Vijay for him. Meanwhile, the character of Renu in the film, which was given to Hema earlier, went to actress Bindiya Goswami, who at that time was known for her resemblance to the dream girl herself and for her relationship with actor Vinod Mehra. The Box Office Reception Of Shaan After its initial release in 1980, the film was not able to do any wonders as the makers tried to make Sholay 2.0, but cinema lovers did not like their approach very much. Meanwhile, the film was digitally re-released in April 2005 by Sippy to celebrate its 25th anniversary. In total, the film made about 4.25 crores in India. Its gross earnings were eight and a half crores, making it the fifth highest-grossing film of that year, that later become a huge success factor for this action-thriller flick.
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25-05-2025
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This actress once romanced a hero whom she called uncle in real life uncle, film became a superhit.., the actress is..,the film is…
This actress once romanced a hero whom she called uncle in real life uncle, film became a superhit.., the actress is.., the film is… In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, there is often a lot that happens than what meets the eye. While we only witness the on-screen romance of actors that steals our hearts, there is often something hidden behind the scenes that makes it to the silver screen. One such tale is of the times from 1977 when a young actress romanced a much older hero on screen, but in reality, she used to refer to him as 'Uncle'. This ironic story is of none other than Neetu Kapoor. During the shoot of the film Dharam Veer, Neetu Kapoor, the lead actor, and Jeetendra. The film featured iconic actors like Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman as other leads. Neetu Kapoor was 17 years younger than Jeetendra and always referred to him as 'uncle' in real life. Before making her debut as the main lead, Neetu Kapoor had already acted opposite Jeetendra in the 1969 movie Waaris, in which she played a small part of a girl who called him 'uncle' in a quite natural manner. So, whenever she had to shoot as a romantic pair with him later, it was quite a peculiar and mildly uncomfortable circumstance. He had to tell her that she needed to be more professional, particularly because the distributors would not like the correlation if they knew that she called him 'uncle'. There is an absolute chain of age difference between the male and female leads, and the audience doesn't seem to care at all because the roles are perfectly presented. The audience's acceptance of such portrayals is peculiar, as were the stark age gaps and unusual dynamics in real relationships. Neetu worked splendidly with Jeetendra, and even though their relationship off-screen was much more paternal, the film Dharam Veer was a success because of the on-screen portrayal. Not only did the film do extraordinarily well at the box office in India, but it was also incredibly popular in other parts of the world, where more than 3 crore tickets were sold. While people appreciated the captivating plot and stunning visuals, very few noticed the odd facts about the film's production. Such narratives talk about the sheer professionalism and impeccable acting of the celebrities that did not transcend their real-life relationship on the reel screen.
