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MUMBAI: Many years ago came a movie called Deewar that not only cemented Amitabh Bachchan?s image as an angry young man but also made him the superstar of our Hindi film industry. Here are some of the trivia about Deewar which Mr Bachchan himself gave out while filming for the 5th edition of Zee Cimena?s much celebrated property Shanivaar ki Raat Amitabh ke Saath.
Post ?Saat Hindustani? , Bachchan saab had no work in hand. In dire need for money, he, Jalal Agha and Anwar Ali took up roles of junior artistes in a Merchant Ivory film starring Shashi Kapoor. Shashi Kapoor noticed Amit ji?s talent and convinced him that he is made for better roles. In fact he also ensured that his shots were chopped from the Merchant Ivory movie. Later on Shashiji went on to play Amitabh?s younger brother in Deewar.
The premiere of Deewar and memories of the day remain etched in Amitji?s mind. The fans had lined up from Marine Drive till Minerva(Mumbai). The sheer frenzy surrounding the movie completely caught Amit ji off guard as no one had ever foreseen this kind of mob hysteria.
The dialogues and screenplay of Deewar remain the best ever in Indian Cinema. Says the legend, ? The dialogues of Deewar are still such a rage. I?m still asked to recite them wherever I go?. He marvels at the fact that the people who were not even born at that time also are fond of the movie so much.
?Nirupa Roy?s scream in the climax scene after Vijay dies was very impactful?.. Remembers Amitji. He claims he has never heard such a scream from a mother in Indian cinema ever. ? I had goose bumps when she shrieked even though my character had died in the scene?.
Vijay?s character was inspired from Don Haji Mastan. Amit ji had seen Haji Mastan once in a function and had had a brief conversation with him. He had noticed his piercing look that time and incorporated the same in the characterization of Vijay. Catch Deewar this Saturday at 8 pm only on Zee Cinema.
