Anil Sharma recalls how Ameesha Patel's scene with the Maulvi in 'Gadar' made the crew cry
Mumbai, July 6
Actress Ameesha Patel received a heartwarming surprise when 'Gadar' movie director Anil Sharma recalled her performance in the movie, lauding her brilliance.
During Ameesha's recent appearance on the dance reality show India's Best Dancer Season 5 as 'Gadar' director Anil Sharma shared a special message for the actress.
The filmmaker looked back at the making of 'Gadar' and recalled how sincerely Ameesha prepared for her role as Sakeena.
"Every scene of Gadar, every scene of Sakeena, you had rehearsed with me hundreds of times. Your scene with Maulvi where you said, "I can't even take poison and die. Because I know that Tara will come and he will find me and call me," you had done that scene so well. You had performed so well," he added.
Sharma further shared that Ameesha's performance moved everyone on the sets.
"I know that all the people there had tears in their eyes and everyone had applauded. Ameesha, you are always our family and you will always be our family."
Remembering the first time he met Ameesha and praising her timeless charm, Sharma said, "Whenever I see you (Ameesha), I remember that moment when I met you for the first time. It feels like time has stopped and you are still standing there.You have not come out of there. You are not able to understand any problem. You used to look so good then and you still look so good today. Why? I am not able to understand anything."
Talking about the iconic movie, 'Gadar' it released in 2001, and featured Sunny Deol as Tara Singh and Ameesha Patel as Sakeena.
The film, set during the Partition of India in 1947, told the story of a Sikh truck driver who falls in love with a Muslim woman from an aristocratic family and brings the world down to get her back from Pakistan to India.
The movie went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters in Hindi cinema back in the early 2000s.
The movie's scenes of Sunny Deol uprooting a local handpump and fight sequence in the train during the climax are still considered iconic even today.
Songs like 'Main Nikla Gaddi Leke', 'Udd Jaa Kaale Kaanwa', 'Hum Juda Hogaye' amongst others went on to become chartbusters.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I've watched Gadar countless times and every single time, Sakeena's story breaks my heart. Anil Sharma directing such a poignant scene is proof of his genius. The Partition backdrop was handled with so much sensitivity, and Ameesha's tears were so real. A must-watch for every generation!
Honestly, Ameesha Patel never got the credit she deserved for this role. She was not just a pretty face - she brought raw emotion to Sakeena's character. But yes, it's true that after Gadar, her career went downhill. Still, this one film made her an icon. And that handpump scene? Unforgettable! 😄
Nostalgia overload! I was a kid when Gadar released, and my dad took me to the theatre. The entire hall was clapping when Tara Singh crossed the border with Sakeena. That train fight with the Maulvi... chills even now! Ameesha deserved all the praise she's getting today.
While I appreciate the tribute, I wish people would also talk about how Ameesha's dialogue delivery in that scene was a bit shaky. Still, the emotion was sincere. Gadar remains a masterpiece despite some flaws. The soundtrack is pure gold especially 'Udd Jaa Kaale Kaanwa' still gives me goosebumps.
bhai, this movie defined my childhood! My family still jokes about how my mother cried every time Sakeena said 'T
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