43 Years of Karz: Subhash Ghai shares throwback pics featuring Rishi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha and Simi Garewal; shares anecdotes 43 : Bollywood News

As June 27 this year marks the 43rd anniversary of the iconic Bollywood film Karz, filmmaker Subhash Ghai shares some of his fondest memories from the making of this timeless classic. Ghai took us back in time to when the film was first being shot, revealing that it was none other than Shatrughan Sinha who gave the Mahurat clap for Karz. And as if that wasn't enough star power, legendary singer Mohammed Rafi lent his voice to the film's very first song - ‘Dard E Dil.’

43 Years of Karz: Subhash Ghai shares throwback pics featuring Rishi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha and Simi Garewal; shares anecdotes

For the unversed, Karz starring Rishi Kapoor and Tina Munim in the lead was released back in 1980. The film also features Simi Garewal. Coming back to Ghai’s social media post dedicated to the milestone, it featured two throwback photos. The candid photos captured the cast and crew of the film.

“Shatrughan sinha gave a clap for mahurat shot and mohd Rafi sang ‘DARDE DIL -first song of my film KARZ under our first production of #mukta films on 24 Oct 1978 and KARZ was released on 27 June 1980. Celebrating today the 43rd year with youngest generation as fresh as in 1980,” read the caption of the renowned filmmaker. He further added, “Missing my brilliant friends #RISHI KAPOOR N LUXMIIKANT n ANAND BAKSHI - the greats.”

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Reflecting on this momentous milestone, Subhash Ghai delves into nostalgia, expressing, "The music from Karz holds a special place in my heart and will always remain dear to me. The film also, is undeniably Chintuji's (referring to the late Rishi Kapoor) finest performance. It's heartening to know that even the younger generation today resonates with the music of Karz. To remain relevant after more than three decades is truly an achievement for any filmmaker. I vividly remember, the first of Karz was recorded with Mohammad Rafi Saab, 'Dard-e-dil,' and music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. And the first mahurat shot of Karz took place on 24th October 1978 and featured Shatrughan Sinha. All I can say is, 'Kya zamana tha! Ek haseena thi, ek deewana tha!'"

Speaking of the professional front, Subhash Ghai recently announced a TV series, titled Jaanaki, under his production banner.

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