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Anil Kapoor Celebrates 42 Years of 'Mashaal' with Nostalgic Post

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor commemorated the 42nd anniversary of his 1984 film "Mashaal" with a nostalgic social media post. The film, directed by Yash Chopra, featured Dilip Kumar and Waheeda Rehman, and the lead role was reportedly first offered to Amitabh Bachchan. Kapoor is currently preparing for several new projects, including the film "Subedaar" and the Netflix series "Family Business". He also has the film "Alpha" alongside Alia Bhatt in the pipeline.

Key Points: Anil Kapoor Marks 42 Years of Film 'Mashaal' | Role Was Offered to Bachchan

  • Anil Kapoor marks 42 years of his film 'Mashaal'
  • Role was first offered to Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan
  • Film starred Dilip Kumar and was directed by Yash Chopra
  • Kapoor's upcoming projects include 'Subedaar' and Netflix's 'Family Business'
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Anil Kapoor on 42 years of 'Mashaal': The fire still burns just as strong

Anil Kapoor commemorates 42 years of 'Mashaal', a film initially offered to Amitabh Bachchan. He also updates on upcoming projects 'Subedaar' and 'Alpha'.

"42 years of Mashaal and the fire still burns just as strong - Anil Kapoor"

Mumbai, Feb 9

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor marked his 1984 actioner "Marshaal" completing 42 years of release with a special social media post.

Commemorating the milestone, Anil shared a photo collage of some scenes from the movie on the Stories section of his Instagram account, claiming that the fire continues to burn strongly even after more than 4 decades.

"42 years of Mashaal and the fire still burns just as strong (fire emoji) A film that will always live in my heart @yrf," he added the text to the post.

If the reports are to be believed, the role essayed by Anil in the movie was initially offered to Amitabh Bachchan and then to Kamal Haasan. However, after both of them turned down the offer, the part finally went to Anil.

Directed and produced by Yash Chopra, "Marshaal" saw Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, and Rati Agnihotri in key roles, along with others.

The project marked Anil's primary on-screen collaboration with Dilip Kumar.

"Marshaal" talks about Vinod Kumar (Played by Dilip Kumar), a respected, law-abiding citizen who turns to crime to seek revenge.

The project was adapted from the Marathi play "Ashroonchi Zhali Phule" written by Marathi writer Vasant Kanetkar.

The movie was later remade in Malayalam with the title "Ithile Iniyum Varu" with Mammootty in the lead.

Shifting our focus to Anil's present work commitments, he will next be seen leading Suresh Triveni's "Subedaar".

He will be seen as the former soldier Arjun Singh, who is trying to navigate through the complexities of civilian life while also attempting to heal his relationship with his daughter Shyama (Played by Radhikka Madan).

Furthermore, Anil has also been roped in to essay a significant role in the upcoming Netflix show, "Family Business", in which he will share the screen with Vijay Varma, Rhea Chakraborty, Neha Dhupia, and Dhruv Sehgal.

Anil further has "Alpha", alongside Alia Bhatt, in his kitty.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Mashaal is a gem. The scene where Dilip Kumar sahab's character transforms is iconic. It's amazing to think this story came from a Marathi play. Our cinema has such rich roots. More power to Anil sir! 🔥
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Aman W
Respectfully, while I admire his passion, I feel we sometimes over-glorify older films. The article itself has a typo ('Marshaal' vs 'Mashaal'). The industry should focus on creating new classics with fresh stories, not just reminiscing.
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Sarah B
It's fascinating to learn about the film's journey from play to Hindi to Malayalam. Anil Kapoor's career longevity is remarkable. Sharing screen with legends like Dilip Kumar must have been a masterclass in itself.
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Vikram M
Waheeda Rehman and Rati Agnihotri were fantastic in it too! A true ensemble cast. Yash Chopra's direction was top-notch. Anil Kapoor's upcoming lineup with Netflix and Alpha looks very promising. The man is unstoppable!
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Kavya N
My father used to talk about this movie! The fact that it's still remembered after 42 years says a lot about its impact. Anil Kapoor's energy is contagious. Wishing him all the best for his new projects! 😊

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