Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore's Amar Prem completes 53 years, know lesser known facts
Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore's Amar Prem completes 53 years, know lesser known facts
Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna's Amar Prem has completed 53 years of its release. On the occasion let's have a look at some facts about the old classic.
Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna featured in a mature love story that was an adaptation of Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay's story. Titled Amar Prem, the old classic film is still one of the most loved films from the 90s and its songs still have a special place in the hearts of the audience. Along with Khanna and Tagore, Vinod Mehra was also seen in the lead roles in Amar Prem.
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Amar Prem is the most lovely, beautiful love story film of 1972 which will stay with you long after the credits roll. It teaches a lot about love and sacrifice. The story of this film challenges the society. Rajesh Khanna plays the character of Anand, who is a kind person and loves Pushpa, played by Sharmila Tagore.
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Amar Prem depicted a woman's struggle very well. From a village girl's aspirations to her husband bringing home a second wife, everything was presented very well in this film. Being one of Bollywood's favourite, memorable and highest-grossing films of that time, Sharmila presented the story of Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay simply through her character.
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Amar Prem beautifully depicted not only the relationship of a boy and a girl but also the relationship of a mother and son. This film shows that in this world the relationship of the heart is above all other relationships. From the star cast to the story, people still remember it very well.
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'Pushpa I hate tears', this dialogue from the 1972 film Amar Prem is still in the hearts of the audience. This film was loved by the audience and is counted among the iconic films of Bollywood. This film has completed 53 years today.
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Arabinda Mukherjee made a Bengali film 'Nishi Padma' on this story in 1970. Amar Prem was made in Hindi and was directed by Shakti Samanta. Rajesh Khanna watched the Bengali film 'Nishi Padma' 24 times to get into the character. It became the 13th highest-grossing film of 1972.
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The film has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 and you can watch it for free on YouTube. Let us tell you that there were a total of 6 songs in this film which were chartbeats of that time. 'Doli Mein Bithai Ke', 'Raina Beeti Jaye', 'Chingari Koi Bhadke', 'Kuch To Log Kahenge', 'Yeh Kya Hua' and 'Bada Natkhat Hai Ye' are still in discussion among people.
