Flashback to 1982: Bollywood witnessed history with Vidhaata, the film that brought together Dilip Kumar and Shammi Kapoor for the first time. Fast forward to today, and director Subhash Ghai has reignited that magic by posting the movie’s original poster on social media.
In an emotional Instagram update, Ghai thanked a fan for the poster and reminisced about his star-studded cast. ‘My first film with Dilip Kumar Sahab, Sanjeev Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Padmini Kolhapure, and my mischievous star Sanjay Dutt,’ he captioned. This was Dutt’s sophomore project, which exploded into a superhit and solidified his early career.
The gripping tale of familial revenge unfolded with Shamsher Singh (Dilip Kumar) entering the crime world to protect his grandson Kunal (Sanjay Dutt) after his son’s killers strike. Drama peaks as Kunal uncovers the truth about his grandfather’s empire and challenges it head-on.
Amrish Puri’s menacing Jagwar Choudhary became a standout antagonist, complemented by powerhouse acts from Sanjeev Kumar and Padmini Kolhapure. Produced by Gulshan Rai’s Trimurti Films, Vidhaata’s box office success was fueled by its emotional depth and the rare on-screen duo of two industry giants.
Ghai’s post has stirred nostalgia among fans, who are now clamoring for more behind-the-scenes tales. ‘So many stories, so many memories… I should really write a book,’ he mused. This throwback highlights how Vidhaata remains a benchmark for multi-generational epics in Hindi cinema.