Subhash Ghai reveals he escaped school to watch films of Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt & other cinema legends
Mumbai, May 18
Veteran ace filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently took a trip down memory lane as he opened up about his deep love for cinema and the filmmakers who helped shape his creative journey.
Sharing a post on social media, the director revealed that during his younger days, he would often 'escape from school and college' just to watch films made by some of Indian cinema's greatest storytellers, including Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, and many other legendary filmmakers.
In the post, Subhash Ghai shared a collage featuring some of his favourite filmmakers who inspired him over the years. The black-and-white montage included faces of cinema stalwarts like Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Yash Chopra and many others.
Sharing the picture, he wrote, "When you like a film: that's a HIT film. When you discuss a film: that is a good film. When you remember a film: that's a classic film."
He added, "I used to escape from my school n college to watch their films which became my silent learning of Indian filmmaking till I reached FTII Film School Pune at age of 22 n connected to world cinema. Though professionally I preferred to join commercial cinema in Mumbai. With my deepest respect to these of my favourite filmmakers always."
Talking about Subhash Ghai,bthe filmmaker went on to become one of Bollywood's most celebrated filmmakers.
Over a career as a director for 5 decades, he has delivered iconic films like Karz, Ram Lakhan, Khal Nayak, Pardes, Taal and many more.
Subhash Ghai is also credited for launching Bollywood stars Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Seshadri to Bollywood with the blockbuster Hero.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Skipping school to watch films - I think many of us can relate to that! 😄 Ghai sahab's journey from a film-buff to a master storyteller is inspiring. His films always had that perfect mix of emotion and entertainment. Miss those days of commercial cinema with soul.
Respect for Subhash Ghai but honestly, while his films were entertaining, some were overly dramatic. Still, can't deny his impact on Bollywood. His post about what makes a classic film is spot on - "When you remember a film: that's a classic." 👏
It's heartwarming to see a legend like Subhash Ghai acknowledge his idols. Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt were true masters. This reminds me of how FTII shaped so many great filmmakers. Ghai sahab's films like Khal Nayak and Pardes were iconic. 🙏
Interesting perspective from Ghai. But I think he sometimes prioritized style over substance in his later films. Still, his early work like 'Hero' and 'Karz' were trendsetters. Love how he openly admits learning from the greats - humility of a true artist.
Subhash Ghai's post reminds me of how cinema is a universal language. Raj Kapoor's films still make me emotional, and Guru Dutt's artistry is unmatched. Ghai sahab's journey from a schoolboy skipping class to a legendary filmmaker is pure Bollywood magic. ✨
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