As her film ‘Daag’ concludes its 50-year history in Hindi cinema on Thursday, actress Sharmila Tagore shared anecdotes related to the film, her collaboration with Yash Chopra and her pairing with Rajesh Khanna to mark the occasion. I shared the reason why I chose
This film also saw the birth of Yash Raj Films. “Daag” stars the late Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore and Rakhi. It is considered one of the most groundbreaking romantic films of Indian cinema.
Sharmila Tagore says: In fact recently Manoj Bajpayee (I made his Gulmohar with him) was always singing Ek Chehre Pe Dusre Chehre Laga Dete Hai Log. I had to tell him not to sing. ”
Sharmila Tagore adds: I thought it was a great compliment and an honor to be a part of Yash’s first attempt at his debut as a producer. I was really excited. ”
She added: In fact she worked with Yash. Even working with him at Waqt was a great experience for her. He was always a lot of fun.
“As a director, he energized everyone on set. Ask anyone who has worked with him. .”
Sharmila Tagore continues: The hotel window had a nice view but I had to walk to work as no cars came through the snow. With my makeup, hair, and everything ready, something hit me really hard and it was a snowball, and I remember walking only five steps.
“I turned around to protest and there were a lot of girls giggling and they were saying ‘Yeh toh hamara khel hai, hum toh khelenge’. (laughs) And thankfully I had to walk the distance to where the snowballs were constantly being hit, I think I threw some at them too, but my aim was half of them It wasn’t!
Anyway, I think I enjoyed it a lot by the end of it. It’s another matter that I had to change on the spot as I was soaking wet. So they set up a makeshift room where I changed in my saree! Anyway, it was a great experience playing their game “Yeh toh hamara khel hai, hum toh khelenge”. ”
Speaking about pairing with Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore said he gave a “memorable performance” in “Daag” and later looked really, really gorgeous in Avatar as that mustachioed Rakhee’s husband. .
“I mean, you know he’s played two different stages in his life. He’s already been a national heartthrob, and he’s been very, very good.” I think they liked it and we became a hit pair and made some great movies together and of course Darg was one of them and they still talk about our pair today! I am grateful.”
For Sharmila, Yash Chopra’s greatest contribution as a filmmaker was “bringing our Hindi films to Western audiences and making Switzerland the most popular destination. was highly appreciated.”
“He was overflowing with awards and compliments from them. When we went to Interlaken, we saw this cafe called Bollywood Cafe and we were so happy. I think it should have been called Large Cafe, a regular in the area that captures the beauty of the place.
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