Forget Amitabh Bachchan, This Actor Bagged Just 2% Of The Budget & The Movie Cashed In 150 Times That!

Hello Bollywood buffs! Today, let’s dive into the fascinating world of Hindi cinema with yours truly, Khabree Kiran. Ready for some masala? Let’s go! 🎬🍿

Deewaar – The Real Khiladi of 1975

Arre bhai, when we talk about Bollywood’s masala films, how can we forget Deewaar? Released on January 24, 1975, this gem was a turning point for Amitabh Bachchan, transforming him into the quintessential Angry Young Man. But, the unsung heroes behind this transformation? None other than the dynamic writer duo, Salim-Javed! ✍️

The film was helmed by Yash Chopra and stood tall as the third highest grosser of 1975, just behind Sholay and Jai Santoshi Maa. Talk about a blockbuster year! 📈

Box Office Balle Balle!

Picture this: A film made on a budget of ₹1.3 crore and raking in ₹4.75 crore. Wah bhai wah! That’s a whopping return on investment of 265.38%! It not only cemented Big B’s place in Bollywood but also gave Salim-Javed their well-deserved superstar status.

Speaking of paisa, did you know Salim-Javed were paid ₹3 lakh for this movie? Yes, more than Amitabh himself, who was charging ₹1-1.5 lakh back then. In fact, they pocketed 2% of the entire budget! Kya baat hai, kya baat hai! 💰

Deewaar’s Dhamaka Run

Running for nearly two years in theaters, Deewaar was one of the early films to cross the ₹1 crore mark in Mumbai alone. With 31 million tickets sold, the film still holds a record. Talk about leaving a legacy! 🎟️

Kiran’s Gyan

Pyar se dekho toh, the real stars are not always in the limelight. Sometimes, they are the pen behind the paper, the dialogue behind the drama. Bollywood lesson number one: Never underestimate the power of a solid script and some kismet ka khel!

Stay tuned for more Bollywood gupshup with your very own Khabree Kiran! Keep your popcorn ready! 🍿✨