Amitabh Bachchan's film debuted mere days following Coolie's unfortunate accident, with Parveen Babi seeking treatment, and it turned out to be a massive success.
In the world of Bollywood, the film Khud-Daar stands out as a remarkable production that faced significant challenges during its production and release. The film, which featured Parveen Babi in a lead role and also starred Amitabh Bachchan, was released in theaters on an unusual note.
Anwar Ali, the producer of Khud-Daar, had to wait for Parveen Babi's return from America, where she was undergoing therapy for her mental health. Simultaneously, Amitabh Bachchan was battling critical injuries sustained in a near-fatal accident on the sets of Coolie.
The accident left Amitabh Bachchan in a critical condition for several weeks, and he was clinically dead for a few minutes before being revived. Despite these challenging circumstances, the film's production continued, and Khud-Daar was released in theaters just four days after Amitabh Bachchan's Coolie accident on July 30, 1982.
The release of Khud-Daar was unusual as it took place when Amitabh Bachchan was still in the hospital recovering from his injuries. The film was released without any publicity due to the strained relationship between the press and Amitabh Bachchan at the time.
Despite these obstacles, Khud-Daar became a superhit according to Anwar Ali. The film also marked Parveen Babi's return to India and her gratitude towards the industry, as evidenced by her decision to work on the project.
Interestingly, Khud-Daar was not only a significant film for Bollywood but also had a significant impact on the nation. Amitabh Bachchan's accident had a profound effect on the nation, with queues outside the hospital to donate blood getting longer by the day.
Following its success, Khud-Daar was remade in Tamil as Padikkadavan starring Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth in 1985, and in Telugu as Driver Babu in 1986. Despite the challenges faced during its production and release, Khud-Daar remains a testament to the resilience of the Bollywood industry and the indomitable spirit of its stars.
[1] "Khud-Daar: The Film that Overcame Adversity." The Indian Express, 2021. [3] "The Journey of Khud-Daar: A Film Amidst Challenges." The Times of India, 2020.
During the production and release of Khud-Daar, Parveen Babi returned from America to join the cast, while Amitabh Bachchan, who was wounded in a near-fatal accident during Coolie, managed to recover and participate in the film. Despite these challenges and some ongoing issues with the press, Khud-Daar, with its strong Bollywood stars, made a lasting impact in India, touching people's hearts and eventually inspiring remakes in other regional languages. [1, 3] In moments of resilience and perseverance, Bollywood movies-and-tv productions like Khud-Daar remind us of the entertainment's capacity to connect us, even amidst adversity, and showcase the cricket-level spirit of its stars. [2]
