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THREAD on #AamirKhan and #Bollywood - In the last few years, there has been a sudden explosion of Bollywood actors/actresses taking political stances, specifically against @narendramodi and #hinduism - Lets look. (1) is the support they are receiving from those countries. /#1
(2) Secret Superstar & Dangal - Aamir Khan as a producer - garnered 60% earned by the top 10 grossers in China. #aamirkhan and @ayushmannk have benefitted most. Andhadhun’s Chinese earnings were close to 5 times the earnings from the rest of the planet, including India! /#2
@ayushmannk became politically vocal right after Andhadhun - Supported #CAA when condoned violence by tepid response - it was an insurrection as like #CapitolRiots which he and others called "protests". Andhadhun's 75% of its total global collections were ONLY from China! /#3
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#THREAD To shed a light on the genius composer, often accused of arrogance and pettiness, that truly reflects who he is, from directors, producers, lyricists - a sample of a few men helped in no small way by the man Image
The man did Poonthalir Aada, Anandha Raagam, Kodai Kaala Kaatre and the film's BGM for free. Plus, screened it as he was scoring to Barathiraja, helping P Vasu and Santhanabarathi secure a second film.
#RajKapoor narrating how easily the songs for Thaalaattu Kekkudhamma were done. Hang on for what follows (one by two)
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Remembering #ShammiKapoor sahab on his birth anniversary..

Shammi Kapoor teamed up with #RajKapoor for #Umeed (1980) by #NareshSaigal.

The film, however got shelved. ImageImage
Another film for which Shammi Kapoor and Raj Kapoor teamed up was #Majnoon (1979) by #KamalAmrohi, presented by #RajeshKhanna.

Also starting Ashok Kumar, Rajesh Khanna and Rakhee.
Music by Khayyam.

A song was even shot for the film :

(Via Zaheer/FB) ImageImageImage
Shammi Kapoor and @SrBachchan in a still from @SubhashGhai1's shelved film #Devaa (1987). Image
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