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Quite paradoxically, the considerable oeuvre of Yash Chopra — categorised as the eternal romantic among Indian filmmakers — had kicked off with black-and-white films dealing with social issues. Under the stewardship of his elder brother, producer BR Chopra, at the age of 27, he had crafted the undervalued Dhool ka Phool (1959) and Dharmputra (1961), both revolving around the theme of secularism. Indeed, the classic song of religious harmony — Tu Hindu banega na Musalman — is still remembered from his debut feature. The next feature Dharmputra — showcasing Shashi Kapoor in one of his earliest roles — tackled the interaction between two families from differing faiths during the British Raj. Challenged by a convoluted script, the well-intentioned effort was thumbed down commercially.
Here’s hoping the news about Daag being done all over is just a rumour. The Yashraj publicity squad, ever eager to fire rebuttals, has so far remained silent on the allegation. So, Shah Rukh Khan will step into the shoes of Rajesh Khanna — and you’re not sure if that’s a good thing.
(The writer has been reviewing Bollywood for decades, has scripted three films and directed three others. Currently, he is working on a documentary and just finished a book of short stories.)
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