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Anil Kapoor Remembers Nervous Dance with Hema Malini on Yudh's 41st Anniversary

Anil Kapoor celebrates 41 years of his 1985 film 'Yudh', recalling a nervous dance with Hema Malini. He described the experience as life-changing and formative for his career. The film, directed by Rajiv Rai, featured a double role and a star-studded cast. Kapoor was recently seen in the series 'Subedaar' on Amazon Prime Video.

Key Points: Anil Kapoor on Dancing with Hema Malini in Yudh

  • Anil Kapoor celebrates 41 years of 'Yudh'
  • He recalls being nervous dancing with Hema Malini
  • Describes it as a life-changing moment
  • Recently seen in 'Subedaar' on Amazon Prime Video
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"She was already the biggest star": Anil Kapoor celebrates 41 years of 'Yudh', recalls 'nervous' dance with Hema Malini

Anil Kapoor celebrates 41 years of Yudh, recalling his nervous dance with Hema Malini. He calls it a life-changing moment in his career.

"She was already the biggest star of the country, with that larger than life presence... and there I was, a skinny young boy just spouting 'Jhakaas' and trying to keep up! - Anil Kapoor"

Mumbai, May 3

Actor Anil Kapoor is celebrating 41 years of his 1985 film 'Yudh', co-starring stars like Jackie Shroff, Tina Ambani, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, and Pran, among others.

Taking to his Instagram story, Anil Kapoor shared a scene from the film, featuring himself with Hema Malini and spoke about his experience of dancing with the legendary actress.

"41 years of Yudh and I still can't forget this moment... Playing a double role was a breeze compared to dancing with Hema ji. That aspect of Yudh had me seriously nervous! She was already the biggest star of the country, with that larger than life presence... and there I was, a skinny young boy just spouting 'Jhakaas' and trying to keep up!" Kapoor wrote on Instagram.

Describing the song as one of his "life-changing" and "life-forming" moments, the actor added, "What an opportunity it was to share the frame with a legend, to dance, to learn, all while my nerves were frayed at the edges! Of the life-changing and life-forming moments that have shaped my career, this one is right up there with the best of them..."

Directed by Rajiv Rai, 'Yudh' came out in 1985.

The film's story follows Savitri, whose twin sons are separated after a criminal abducts them. What follows next is how the twins grow up away from their mother, only to confront their captor before reuniting.

On the work front, Anil Kapoor was recently seen in the series 'Subedaar', which premiered on Amazon Prime Video. The action drama received praise from several people in the film industry.

'Subedaar' follows the story of "Subedaar Arjun Maurya," a retired soldier who returns home and tries to adjust to civilian life. Set in Madhya Pradesh, the film shows his fight against corruption in his area while also dealing with a difficult relationship with his daughter Shyama, played by Radhika Madan. As problems grow around him, Arjun relies on his army training to protect his family.

Apart from Anil Kapoor and Radhika Madan, the film also features Khushbu Sundar, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Mona Singh, and Faisal Malik in important roles.

Directed by Suresh Triveni, 'Subedaar' was released on Amazon Prime Video on March 5.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's lovely to hear Anil Kapoor talk so humbly about his experience. Hema Malini was indeed a huge star. But honestly, Anil himself became a massive star in his own right. The '80s and '90s Bollywood had such iconic actors.
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Varun X
A double role and same birth year as my father 😅. Yudh was a fun masala movie. But glad to see Anil Kapoor still experimenting with shows like Subedaar. It's a good change from pure commercial cinema. Respect for his range!
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Priya S
Hema Malini was indeed the dream girl of the nation. Watching old clips of her dancing with Anil Kapoor still feels timeless. Subedaar, on the other hand, seems too clichéd—retired soldier fighting corruption again? We need more originality.
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Aman W
'Yudh' had a solid ensemble cast! Jackie Shroff, Shatrughan Sinha, Tina Ambani, Pran sahab—all legends. And now Anil Kapoor is still relevant, doing diverse roles. That's called staying power in the industry. Jhakaas moment indeed!
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Naveen S
Subedaar sounds interesting. A retired soldier dealing with family issues and corruption—something relatable in today's India. But I wonder if it will just be another 'angry father' film. Hope the execution is good.

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