ICYMI, Amitabh Bachchan and Aruna Irani’s Bombay To Goa Is Back In Theatres Because Why Not

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Hello, my dear Bollywood aficionados! 🎬✨

So, you think you’re a true Bollywood connoisseur, huh? Well, if you haven’t experienced the rollercoaster ride of emotions that is Bombay To Goa, then darling, you’ve got some serious catching up to do. This 1972 gem, a comedy-drama classic, stars none other than the towering legend Amitabh Bachchan and the ever-charming Aruna Irani. Directed by S. Ramanathan, this film is like a fine wine—it only gets better with time. And guess what? It’s back in theaters today (September 13)! 🚍🎥

The makers dropped a nostalgic bomb on Instagram, unveiling a retro poster featuring Big B, Aruna Irani, and the inimitable comedian Mehmood. The caption? Oh, just a casual invite to “hop on to the entertainment bus once again as #BombayToGoa re-releases in selected PVR INOX Pictures theatres.” Yeah, because who needs a time machine when you’ve got a re-release, right?

For those who’ve been living under a rock, Bombay To Goa is a Bollywood adaptation of the 1966 Tamil hit Madras to Pondicherry. Besides Big B and Aruna Irani, the film boasts a celebrity filled ensemble cast including Shatrughan Sinha, Nazir Hussain, Lalita Pawar, and many more. It’s basically the Avengers of 1970s Bollywood, minus the capes and CGI.

And what’s the plot, you ask? Well, it revolves around Mala, a college student with starry dreams of becoming an actress. Along come two shady characters promising to make her Bollywood’s next big thing. But oh no, Mala’s parents are not having it. They decide to marry her off instead. 🙄 So, what does our rebellious heroine do? She runs away with a stash of cash, only to witness a murder and end up on a bus from Bombay to Goa. Drama, suspense, comedy—this film’s got it all! You’ll have to catch it in theaters to see how this wild ride ends. Trust me, it’s worth the popcorn.

As for Aruna Irani, the leading lady was last seen in the film Ghudchadi alongside Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon. And Big B? Oh, he’s just been busy sharing screen space with the likes of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani in Kalki 2898 AD. No big deal, right?

And guess what? Bombay To Goa isn’t the only classic making a comeback today. Films like Tumbbad, Veer Zaara, Padosan, and Tujhe Meri Kasam are also gracing the silver screen once more. It’s like a Bollywood time capsule exploded, and we’re all better off for it! 🎞️💣

Nisha’s Nutshell:
Old is gold, darling. And in Bollywood, it’s platinum! If you haven’t watched these classics yet, consider it your Bollywood homework. And remember, in the land of dreams, even the buses are full of drama! 🚌💫

Tags: Amitabh Bachchan, Aruna Irani, Bollywood Classics, Film Re-release, Bombay To Goa, S. Ramanathan, Bollywood Nostalgia, Big B, Hindi Films