‘Baghban’ was to be made with Dilip Kumar and Rakhee, says Renu Chopra – Unique! – Occasions of India

BR Chopra and Dilip Kumar labored collectively in 4 movies however not many know that the veteran actor was additionally the unique selection for ‘Baghban’, which was made 20 years later with Amitabh Bachchan. Renu Chopra, daughter-in-law of BR Chopra reveals the true story about ‘Baghban’ and says, “My father-in-law was imagined to make that movie with Dilip Kumar and Rakhee, however she opted out and later he fell unwell. It by no means obtained made.”

The movie was revived 20 years later with Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini and Renu provides,

“Some modifications have been made within the script, the story was made to look modern with Valentine’s Day however the essence of the topic was retained. Ravi did invite Dilip Kumar for the muhurat of the movie however he had begun to maintain unwell and was confined to the wheelchair.” Renu provides, “Once we did go to ask them for the muhurat, Saira remembered your entire story of the movie that was narrated to Dilip saab. All of the scenes have been embedded in her thoughts and she or he was impressed with the romance of the aged couple.”

Dilip Kumar labored with the Chopras in movies like ‘Naya Daur’, ‘Dastaan’, ‘Mazdoor’, and ‘Dahleez’ and he by no means forgot the connection solid between them. Renu cites an incident from the units of ‘Naya Daur’. She says, “The movie was shot in a spot near Bhopal and Mrs Chopra used to deal with the kitchen and Ravi was nearly 7 years outdated. One of many days, my mother-in-law needed to exit to purchase some provisions so Dilip Kumar requested her to go and stated, ‘Foremost Ravi ko nehla dunga’. It reveals the humility of the person. And I’ve to let you know I used to be his favorite bahu.”

Dilip Kumar usually visited the Chopra family and would sit and smoke with their driver earlier than he entered the home. Renu stated, “We had an outdated driver named Balram and each time Dilip saab got here house he would name Balram and say, ‘Bidi nikal! Bidi peete hain’. He would sit on the gate, smoke a bidi with Balram after which come inside.”

‘Chanakya Chandragupta’ that was to be directed by BR Chopra and produced by Kishore Sharma, was additionally imagined to characteristic Dilip Kumar, however the movie didn’t take off because the producer handed away. This was most likely the one likelihood Dharmendra needed to work with Dilip Kumar, sadly it did not work out. Renu confirms and says, “Chopra saab had satisfied him to play Chanakya alongside Dharmendra as Chandragupta and Zeenat as Helena, however the movie was not made.”