In a heartwarming blast from the past, Pooja Bhatt shared an old poster of her debut-era film ‘Pehla Nasha’ on Instagram, stirring up fond memories for Bollywood enthusiasts. The post, featuring her with Deepak Tijori and Raveena Tandon, came with the cheeky caption, ‘Deepak Tijori dekho mujhe kya mila,’ hashtagged #PehlaNasha.
Hitting theaters on August 13, 1993, the movie was Ashutosh Gowariker’s first stint behind the camera—a talent who would go on to create Oscar-nominated ‘Lagaan’ and patriotic epics like ‘Swades’. Backed by Ahlcon Productions, it echoed elements from Hollywood thriller ‘Body Double’ and nodded to the cult song from ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’.
Though a box office disappointment, the film boasted glittering cameos by Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Rahul Roy, making it a treasure trove for trivia buffs. Pooja’s tryst with fame began here, building on successes in ‘Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin’ and the intense ‘Zakhm’.
Deepak Tijori’s charm shone in romantic dramas like ‘Aashiqui’, while Raveena Tandan’s action-packed ‘Mohra’ and comic caper ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ cemented her stardom. This throwback not only celebrates personal milestones but also highlights the collaborative spirit of 90s Bollywood, where stars crossed paths in unexpected ways, leaving lasting impressions.
