Amitabh Bachchan made Vinod Khanna overnight superstar by rejecting this film, ran successfully in theatres for three months, movie was…

Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan is a name that needs no introduction. The actor has always charmed his die-hard admirers with impeccable performances that have now become a cult-classic example for every artist who is trying to leave his impression as an actor. However, there have been many films that Big B had rejected in his earlier days that later turned about to be huge sensation for some other actor, making him a rising star in the world of glitz and glamour.

Here we are talking about the Late actor Vinod Khanna, who was superstar in his time, but his career was filled with ups and downs. At the height of his fame, he decided to quit acting and explore spirituality. However, when he eventually made his comeback, it became blessing for him, which also involved Amitabh Bachchan.

The 1980 Action-Thriller…

In 1980, Qurbani was released, in which Amitabh Bachchan expressed a strong desire to work. He informed actor-director Late Feroz Khan that he would be available in six months, but the director couldn’t wait that long. As a result, the role of Amar went to Vinod Khanna. After its release, Qurbani was declared a blockbuster and became the highest-grossing film of 1980. The film’s songs were very popular, and it achieved the highest sales of records and tapes that year. Qurbani was the best-selling soundtrack album in India during the 1980s and the sixth best-selling Bollywood soundtrack of that decade.

The Box Office Reception Of Qurbani

Made on budget of Rs 2.5 crore, this film went on to earn over Rs 25 crore at the box office. The film ran successfully in packed theaters for straight three months without removing or decreasing any shows. The action-thriller flick was directed by and starred Feroz Khan. It also featured notable actors such as Zeenat Aman, Amjad Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Aruna Irani, Amrish Puri, and Kader Khan in prominent roles. 

Later, it was remade in Tamil as Viduthalai in 1986 by K. Balaji. In this version, superstar Rajinikanth took on Feroz Khan’s role, while Dr. Vishnuvardhan played Vinod Khanna’s character. The film was shot in the United States but did not receive the same reception as Qurbani and ended up being an average hit.

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