'Gadar' director says he was waiting for his 'nuclear bomb', will ask Sunny Deol to detonate once he has it
Mumbai, June 16
The team of the blockbuster film 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' celebrated its 25th anniversary at a special event in the city on Monday.
Actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, director Anil Sharma attended the event. They spoke with the media on the sidelines of the event.
When asked if there's a 3rd part to the franchise, the director said that he is waiting for a perfect script. The day he gets it, he will start the work on the film in full-swing.
He said, "The 1st part was a bomb, the 2nd part was an atom bomb, the 3rd part will be a nuclear bomb. The day I get that nuclear bomb, I'll ask these people to detonate".
Reported to be loosely inspired by the real-life story of Boota Singh, 'Gadar' is set against the backdrop of the partition of India in 1947. It shares the journey of Tara Singh, a Sikh truck driver, who marries Ameesha Patel's character of a Muslim woman. However, their blissful life is turned upside down as she is taken back to Pakistan by her family. The music of the drama, composed by Uttam Singh, also continues to remain ingrained in the memory of music lovers.
Produced by Zee Telefilms, 'Gadar' turned out to be a major commercial hit upon release. Meanwhile, a sequel to the film, 'Gadar 2' was also released by the makers in August 2023. The movie had Sunny, Ameesha, and Utkarsh reprising their roles from the original drama.
The legacy of a film captured the hearts of millions and is one of the biggest blockbusters of Hindi cinema despite the box-office clash with the Aamir Khan-starrer 'Lagaan'. Their clash at the box-office marked a rare moment in the business when none of the films' business was affected by the other, and both registered massive success across theatres in the country.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, Gadar was more about the raw emotion of partition than just action. Ameesha and Sunny's chemistry was unbeatable. But Anil Sharma sahab, 'nuclear bomb' bolke expectations bahut high kar di. Let's hope the script does justice to Tara Singh's story. And please, no unnecessary politics this time around.
I'm not Indian but I've seen Gadar and it's a masterpiece. The way it captured the pain of families torn apart in 1947 is brilliant. Looking forward to part 3, but please don't make it just about explosions and masala. The soul of the film was the love story across borders. ❤️
The 'bomb' metaphor is fitting because Gadar 1 and 2 were absolute blockbusters. But let's be real - the third part needs something special. The partition backdrop is powerful but they should explore contemporary themes too. Sunny Deol's energy is unmatched though! 💪
"Hindustan mein rahoge toh Gadar se khelna padega" - that dialogue still gives chills! But honestly, Anil ji should focus on the story instead of hyping it up with 'nuclear bomb' quotes. Gadar 2 was fun but lacked the emotional depth of the original. Third part mein wohi feeling laani padegi. All the best to the team! 🙏
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