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Karma turns 40: Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor remember Dilip Kumar
Anupam Kher and Anil Kapoor marked 40 years of the 1986 blockbuster Karma on August 8. Anupam Kher, who played villain Doctor Dang, said the film made him a commercial star after…
The Story in Brief
Anupam Kher and Anil Kapoor marked 40 years of the 1986 blockbuster Karma on August 8. Anupam Kher, who played villain Doctor Dang, said the film made him a commercial star after Saaransh established him as an actor. He called working with the late Dilip Kumar the greatest gift of the film. Anil Kapoor, who played a prisoner recruited for a mission, described the experience as intimidating and inspiring. Directed by Subhash Ghai, Karma featured a star studded cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, and Sridevi. Its soundtrack by Laxmikant Pyarelal remains popular.
The Indian Opinion
Forty years on, Karma is remembered more for its cast and music than its jingoistic plot. The nostalgia tends to gloss over the film's problematic glorification of extrajudicial violence. The real test of its legacy is whether younger viewers connect with the characters or just the songs. With no streaming revival in sight, how many under 30 have actually watched the full film?
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, telanganatoday.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
