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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Chandra Barot struggled to promote Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' after the producer's death, he settled Nariman Irani's debts after the film became a hit
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot passed away on Sunday (July 20) at the age of 86. The director had reportedly been battling pulmonary fibrosis. Following his demise, Amitabh Bachchan , who starred in the classic film 'Don' directed by Barot, shared a heartfelt note in his memory. Barot had once spoken about the financial struggles he faced during the release of 'Don' due to the untimely death of its producer. Barot revealed the financial struggles he endured while shooting Don In an old conversation with Syed Firdaus Ashraf, Barot opened up about the challenges 'Don' faced. Producer Nariman Irani passed away six months before the film's release, which significantly affected the production financially. 'Don' had to compete at the box office with major releases like Yash Chopra's 'Trishul', Satyajit Ray's 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi', 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram', and Prakash Mehra's 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'. As a debut director, Barot had to navigate this competitive landscape without sufficient funds to promote the film. Official confirmation for 'Aankhen 2' soon They had no money for promotion after the producer's death Barot revealed that the film was shot on a shoestring budget of just Rs 25 lakh. After Irani's demise, many aspects of the project were at risk. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Casa Maquista chefs explore turmeric's essence in Macanese cuisine. MGTO Undo Initially, the response to 'Don' was underwhelming. Theatres saw low footfall, and the film was almost written off as a flop. However, that changed rapidly, due to its promising music and the power of word-of-mouth publicity. 'It was a big disappointment and declared a flop because not many people turned up. Luckily for me, within a week, the song Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit. Word-of-mouth publicity led to the film becoming a major success from the second week onwards. It ran for 50 weeks in all centres and for 75 weeks in Hyderabad,' Barot recalled. 'Don' became a hit due to its music and word-of-mouth reviews B arot credited music director Babla for delivering a track that ultimately turned the tide for 'Don'. He also acknowledged actor Manoj Kumar, who gave him crucial advice during the film's final cut. Manoj suggested that the film felt too dry and needed a song to lift its appeal. 'Don' was the only film at the time in which Amitabh appeared in a solo lead role, unlike his other projects that featured ensemble casts. This added to Barot's pressure as a first-time filmmaker. Barot offered financial support to the late producer's family After the film became a box office success, Barot and his team made sure that Irani's debts were settled. 'When it became a big hit, we gave the money to Salma Irani, the producer's widow, to settle her husband's debts,' he said. The film also featured Zeenat Aman, Pran, Iftekhar, Om Shivpuri, and Satyen Kappu in key roles.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Chandra Barot recalled Amitabh Bachchan's Don being declared a flop and how Manoj Kumar's advice saved the film
Filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing Amitabh Bachchan's cult classic Don, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86 following a prolonged battle with pulmonary fibrosis. While Don eventually went on to become a landmark film for both him and Big B, it wasn't an easy project to complete and release. In an old interview with Syed Firdaus Ashraf, Chandra Barot had revealed that Don faced severe financial troubles and was even declared a flop on the day of its release. He shared that the film's producer, Nariman Irani, passed away six months before its release, leaving the team without any money for promotions. This put the movie at a disadvantage as it was competing with major releases like Yash Chopra's Trishul and Shashi Kapoor's Satyam Shivam Sundaram. Adding to the challenge was the fact that Chandra was a debutant director. He said, 'Don was to hit screens on May 12, 1978. Two weeks before that date, Yash Chopra's Trishul was released and became a big hit. We had no money to promote Don because the producer Nariman Irani died six months before the release. There were other films out at around the same time — including Satyajit Ray's Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Satyam Shivam Sundaram and Prakash Mehra's Muqaddar Ka Sikandar — and I, as a debutant director, was a dwarf compared to them.' Chandra Barot also admitted that the pressure was high since Don was the only solo Amitabh Bachchan-starrer at the time, as his other films were all multi-starrers. He said, 'Moreover, Don was the only Amitabh film with him as the lead; his other projects were all multi-starrers. So, I was obviously nervous.' Chandra Barot revealed that the film was made on a modest budget of Rs 25 lakh. After the producer's death, they had to wrap the film on a constrained budget and couldn't afford any promotions. This lack of publicity meant there was barely any footfall on the first day. He explained, 'Don was shot with a budget of around Rs 25 lakh. After Nariman Irani's death, we somehow managed to wrap the film without any money for promotion.' However, luck was on their side. The song 'Khaike Paan Banaraswala' struck a chord with audiences and pulled them into theatres. The film's turnaround was driven entirely by word-of-mouth. 'It was a big disappointment and declared a flop because not many people turned up. Luckily for me, within a week, the song Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit. Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on. It ran for 50 weeks in all centres and for 75 weeks in Hyderabad,' he said. Chandra Barot credited the film's music director Babla and actor Manoj Kumar for the film's success. The latter had advised him to add a song to provide relief from the fast-paced narrative. 'I must also thank Manoj Kumar, who told me a song was needed. When he saw it, he said the film was too tight. He said it made taking a toilet break difficult, because the story was so gripping! So, we included that song,' he said. In the end, Don's team ensured that the film's success helped deceased Nariman Irani's family. Sharing how they helped pay back the debts of the late producer, Chandra said, 'When it became a big hit, we gave the money to Salma Irani, the producer's widow, to settle her husband's debts.'
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who entered films at 16, wanted to marry Sunil Dutt, had crush on Salman Khan, ruled Bollywood in the '80s; Her name is...
The Bollywood diva, who lit up the screen in the golden era of Bollywood, but her off-screen tale, from surprise crushes to wishful proposals, is what truly stole the show. Not many can say they were discovered by Yash Chopra, but Poonam Dhillon was. At just 16, she made her debut in Trishul (1978) and quickly rose to fame in the '80s. From working with the biggest stars to being constantly in the limelight, Poonam became a household name. At one point, her name was even linked romantically with Chopra, but she dismissed the buzz, calling it 'just a rumour.' If you were younger, I'd marry you… In 1984, Poonam worked with Sunil Dutt in Laila, where he played her father. Behind the scenes, though, she once joked to him, 'If you were younger, I would have married you.' Dutt was not just her co-star; he was also the father of Bollywood's Sanju Baba, Sanjay Dutt. The real wedding and a short-lived marriage Though she fantasised about marrying Sunil Dutt, Poonam eventually tied the knot with producer Ashok Thakeria in 1988. But the marriage ended in 1997, just nine years later. Since then, she has chosen to remain single. Crush on Salman Khan? As fate would have it, Poonam was already married when Salman Khan made his screen debut in Rekha's Biwi Ho Toh Aisi (1988). Despite being three years older, she had a soft spot for the newcomer. She once said, 'He's cute,' and openly admired his charm. Salman later became a breakout star in Maine Pyar Kiya (1989).
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ancient Remedies to Ward Off Evil Spirits You Should Know
For generations, people have used ancient or age-old techniques to ward off negative energies and evil spirits and try to purify their aura, and these are the techniques, which provide spiritual protection and shield to fight against those energies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It is believed that these are extremely effective at protecting you and your house, when you follow them religiously with faith and devotion. Are you also interested to know these remedies? then you need to scroll down the article read that carefully: These are the following ancient remedies to remove negative energy: 1. The use of Salt Salt is one of the most powerful remedy which people are using for ages to remove negative energy. Be it a salt bath or cleaning the floor by using salt, these are the most common ways to use salt as it gives a protection from external entities. It works as a barrier of you clean your house by salt. 2. Evil eye Evil eye is also one of the most commonly used item, which is believed to remove negative energy from the house if you keep it at the entrance of your house. 3. Horseshoe Horseshoe is also considered a powerful thing which is used since ages. People use it to protect their house from external forces who try t enter the house and that's why they hang it at the entrance door or can be kept inside the house as protective shield. 4. Use of Talisman and amulets It is believed that carrying some amulets and symbols such as Black Tourmaline, Rudraksha, Om, Trishul, and tiger's nails are used for protection. These symbols have been used for protection from the evil spirits. 5. Chanting Mantras There are certain mantras that are very powerful and this is an old age remedy that give you protection from the evil spirits and negative energies and here are the following mantras and stotrams: Hanuman Chalisa Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam Narasimha Stotram Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 6. Hawa Performing hawan with certain items such as - cow dung, camphor, cloves, red chillies, black pepper, yellow mustard seeds helps to remove the negativity around you and cleanse your aura and people in ancient times used to do this daily to ward off negative energy and stay protected.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Zamaana Beet Gaya': Amitabh Bachchan remembers Shashi Kapoor
Let's take a throwback look at when Amitabh Bachchan 's Instagram turned into a memory lane as he remembered Shashi Kapoor , his co-star and dear friend, with a montage of throwback pictures. The two legends shared screen space in films that defined an era, from 'Deewar', 'Kabhi Kabhie' to 'Trishul' and 'Silsila'. Captioning the post, Amitabh wrote, 'Zamaana beet gaya, na jaane kitni filmein ki saath mein (Ages have passed, don't know how many films we did together).' The candid shots capture moments of quiet camaraderie. A Friendship Beyond the Camera Their collaborations were not just about sharing screen space but about a friendship that quietly grew behind the scenes. Shashi Kapoor's warm introductions and that unmistakable twinkle in his eyes left a mark on everyone he met, including Amitabh. Recalling Shashi's infectious humility, Amitabh once wrote, 'When he spoke, there was a mischievous, gentle, almost inaudible yodel in his voice, most endearing.' The two complemented each other perfectly on screen. Remembering Shashi Kapoor's Grace Shashi Kapoor passed away in December 2017. His passing left behind a legacy that still feels alive through his films and memories shared by friends like Amitabh. After his passing, Amitabh shared on his blog how he found it difficult to see Shashi in the hospital, preferring to remember him in better times. 'I would never have… I never ever wanted to see this beautiful friend and 'samdhi' in the state I saw him in hospital,' he wrote. Work front On the professional front, Amitabh Bachchan's previous successful outing was the Prabhas starrer 'Kalki:2898 AD' . He also teamed up with Rajinikanth for 'Vettaiyan'. Also, he is all set to return to the big screen with his upcoming film 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Directed by Nag Ashwin , the sci-fi epic also stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone , and Kamal Haasan. Set in a dystopian future, the film promises a gripping mix of mythology and futuristic action, with Big B playing a key and mysterious role. Big B Filled With Pride: Amitabh Bachchan Hails Abhishek's 'Kaalidhar Laapata' Performance
