Jackie Shroff remembers Madhubala's enduring legacy on her 57th death anniversary
Mumbai, Feb 23
Actor Jackie Shroff paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actress Madhubala on her 57th death anniversary, remembering her as an eternal icon of grace and beauty.
Honouring her timeless legacy, he also referenced the classic song Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya from her 1960 magnum opus "Mughal-E-Azam".
Jackie took to Instagram stories, where he shared a sepia-hued vintage photograph of Madhubala, who was one of the finest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. He added the song Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kiya by Lata Mangeshkar playing in the background.
For the caption, he simply wrote: "In loving memory of Madhubala ji. Remembering her enduring legacy on her death anniversary."
Madhubala appeared in over 70 films, ranging from slapstick comedies to historical dramas, in a two-decade-long career. She was 8 years old and shortly after began playing minor roles, starting with Basant.
She then began starring in leading roles in the late 1940s. She earned success with Neel Kamal and Amar, the horror films Mahal, Badal, and Tarana.
Following a brief setback, Madhubala found continued success with her roles in the comedies Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955), Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi (1958), and Half Ticket (1962), the crime films Howrah Bridge and Kala Pani, and the musical Barsaat Ki Raat.
Madhubala's portrayal of Anarkali in the historical epic drama Mughal-e-Azam 1960 earned her widespread critical acclaim.
She married actor-singer Kishore Kumar in 1960. Throughout her adult life, Madhubala suffered from recurring bouts of breathlessness and hemoptysis caused by a ventricular septal defect, ultimately leading to her death at the age of 36, in 1969.
Talking about Jackie, he will next be seen in Ahmed Khan's upcoming comedy film titled "Welcome To The Jungle".
The film has a huge star cast including names such as Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's heartwarming to see today's stars remember the legends. Her life was a tragic story of immense talent cut short. We lost her too soon.
As someone relatively new to Indian cinema, reading about her filmography is astounding. 70 films in 20 years, and such range! From comedy to epic drama. A true star.
While the tribute is nice, I wish the article focused more on her craft and less on her illness and personal life. She was a phenomenal actress, not just a tragic figure.
My nani still talks about watching Mahal in the theatre! Madhubala's grace was otherworldly. Modern actresses should study her expressions and subtlety. A class apart.
The sheer volume of work she did while battling a serious health condition is incredibly inspiring. Her legacy in Indian cinema is absolutely secure.
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