This song of Amitabh Bachchan was shot in a cowshed, producer was going through debt, became bankrupt, this song saved him from…, song was…

In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many stars come and go, but there are some rare gems whose magic and presence on screen remain untouched and unmatched. One such similar tale is of the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan. Also, famously known by the name of “Big B” and Shahenshah of Bollywood. Amitabh has delivered a streak of hits in his career trajectory like Sholay, Deewar, The Great Gambler, and Dostana. But among the many blockbusters, one film that stands out and has carried its legacy forward is Don. This cult classic film broke many records, but besides that, it also has  some great behind-the-scenes stories that are nothing short of amazing.

Don: The Cult Classic

Don was released in the year 1978. This film was initially produced by Nariman Irani, who was drowning in debt. To help recover from his financial constraints, director Chandra Barot took on the project. But destiny had something else in store. In an unfortunate event, Irani passed away during the shoot of another film. However, Chandra Barot didn’t give up. Despite the emotional and financial blow, he completed the project. It took him three and a half years, and he even released it without any promotional budget.

How Much Did Don Earn?

For the first week, the film was struggling, and within some time, the film picked up its pace. This film became the third-biggest hit of the year, earning Rs. 7.20 crores. Besides this, the film also featured 5 five songs, all of them turned out to be superhits. The film also went to bag awards and recognition. Don won three Filmfare Awards, including Best Male Playback Singer for Kishore Kumar, Best Female Playback Singer for Asha Bhosale, and Best Actor for Amitabh Bachchan.

Why was “Jise Taise Karlo Pyar Se” Shot Last Minute?

What’s interesting is that the song of the film “Jise Taise Karlo Pyar Se”, was a last minute addition. Amitabh Bachchan had to fly for an international trip and had just one day in hand. The team shot this superhit song in just a single day in a cowshed in Goregaon, Mumbai. Within a few hours, the song was filmed, and history was made.

However, the film was already complete, and the director Barot didn’t want to add songs. But it was lyricist Javed Akhtar who insisted that the film had too much action and the song should be added for balance. Even Manoj Kumar, Barot’s mentor, seconded the suggestion. Despite tight deadlines and no funds, the song was included, and it became a massive hit

Even today, this film’s iconic dialogue “Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi, namumkin hai” (“It’s not just difficult to catch Don, it’s impossible”) resonates with the audience and has created a history

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