Anil Kapoor’s ‘Pukar’ Celebrates 25 Years
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Synopsis
Anil Kapoor's film 'Pukar' celebrates 25 years since its release, continuing to be recognized for its compelling story and performances. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the film features a stellar cast and won multiple national awards. Producer Boney Kapoor shares memories of the film's production, including the unforgettable music by Lata Mangeshkar.
Key Takeaways
- "Pukar" marks 25 years since release.
- Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.
- Features Anil Kapoor in a memorable role.
- Celebrated for its music by Lata Mangeshkar.
- Won two national awards, including Best Actor.
Mumbai, Feb 4 (NationPress) Anil Kapoor’s "Pukar," one of the most iconic films from the early 2000s, has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating 25 years since its initial release.
Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this film is still revered for its captivating narrative, stellar performances, and memorable music. As it marks this significant anniversary, "Pukar" is upheld as a timeless classic, with Anil Kapoor's legendary depiction of Major Jai Singh forever engraved in the memory of fans.
In honor of this occasion, the film’s producer, Boney Kapoor, shared a commemorative poster and remarked, “25 years of this gem, winner of 2 national awards. Best Actor Anil Kapoor, Best Film, missed out on Best Music & Best Female Actor!!!”
In a previous interview, Kapoor recounted the behind-the-scenes journey of how he succeeded in enlisting the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar for the iconic track "Ek Tu Hi Bharosa" from the 2000 film "Pukar." He discussed the obstacles he faced in bringing director Santoshi’s vision to life, emphasizing the thrill of securing Mangeshkar's unparalleled voice for this unforgettable song.
Recently, Farah Khan visited Boney Kapoor’s residence, where she engaged in an enlightening discussion with the producer and his daughter Khushi Kapoor for her vlog. During their conversation, Farah reminisced about choreographing songs for Kapoor’s "Pukar." She humorously noted that the producer’s extravagance included using helicopters like rickshaws to ensure seamless operations on set.
Farah also shared a lighthearted story about Boney’s hospitality during the production of the action thriller. She revealed that the producer had an Indian chef flown in, and all their favorite dishes, such as butter chicken, naan, and dal makhani, were delivered to the sets via helicopter.
Released on February 4, 2000, "Pukar" is a distinguished Indian Hindi-language action thriller, co-written and directed by the gifted Rajkumar Santoshi. The film showcases a stellar cast, including Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Shivaji Satam, and Om Puri.
At the 48th National Film Awards, "Pukar" received two esteemed awards—the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration and Best Actor (Anil Kapoor).
