Bollywood gossip, after all, is forever a rage. The film featured Bachchan along with Rekha and Jaya and attempted to portray their real-life love triangle, which should have influenced numbers quite a bit. Why it was a commercial failure will perhaps, remain one of the enduring mysteries of Bollywood. Silsila is yet another testament to the versatility of Amitabh Bachchan. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Rekha, Shashi Kapoor, the film boasts of remarkable performances and unforgettable music. A classic Yash Chopra film, Silsila redefined romance. Silsila bombed at the box office at the time of its release, but has come to acquire a cult status over the years. Silsila (1981) Image Source: The Indian Express What truly made this one a classic are Sahir Ludhianvi’s poetry and Khayyam’s music!ĥ. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhie, Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, Kabhie Kabhie is Yash Chopra’s favourite from his filmography. The Angry Young Man image was about to get a makeover. This arrived at a time when the audience had warmed up to Amitabh Bachchan in action thrillers like Deewar, Zanjeer and Sholay. But we’ll leave that discussion for another day).ĭid you know Deewar was among the few Hindi films featured in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, alongside Mother India (1957) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)?Ĥ.
(The feminists might judge his behaviour as toxic masculinity and ultra-aggressive. Deewar was a massive box office and critical success for Bachchan. The anti-hero persona was tremendously received by audiences.
Bolstered by stellar performances from Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha as much as the supporting cast, this ‘disaster film’ was unlike trademark Yash Chopra films he came to be identified with in the latter part of his career.Īfter Zanjeer which established Amitabh Bachchan’s Angry Young Man persona in his first major hit, the iconic Deewar further reinforced that image in viewers’ minds. Writers Salim-Javed and director Yash Chopra’s finest, Kaala Patthar is an underrated gem. He has to rely on his wit and skills in order to escape a flooded mine when he is trapped in it with other mine workers. Kaala Patthar (1979) Image Source: Ī former Navy officer is disowned by his family. A well-written and a thorough entertainer, Waqt is equally memorable for exceptional performances from its multi-starrer ensemble - Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Sadhana, Raaj Kumar, Sharmila Tagore Balraj Sahni, Achala Sachdev.Ģ. The biggest hit of the year and among the best of the decade, Yash Chopra’s family drama was a welcome break from the socio-political themes of the 50s and 60s. Here’s a look back at some of his best works of the filmmaker:ġ. He was among the few instrumental in shaping and defining mainstream Hindi cinema. His cinema doesn’t grow stale even after multiple viewings. (Updated: May 25, 2020) In his 50-year illustrious career, Yash Chopra gave us some of the most iconic films across genres, from action thriller Deewar to the romance musical Chandni. A master weaver of stories, Yash Chopra always had a way with involving audiences in the simplest of narratives.