When Amitabh’s ‘Don’ emerged Cult Classic after slow start
When Amitabh’s ‘Don’ emerged Cult Classic after slow start
It may sound unbelievable, but, it’s a fact that in a world where film budgets now contend with space missions, it’s difficult to imagine a movie like ‘Don’ made on a shoestring budget of just Rs 70 lakh scripts cinematic history. But rewind to 1978, to find a film that didn’t just make a mark—it practically carved its name
This film didn’t just earn money; it earned a cult status that refuses to fade even after four decades run..
“DON at almost didn’t get made, nearly got ignored, but then danced its way into box office glory and fan frenzy.
The film had no takers in its first week, but by the second, was pulling in crowds like a magician pulling rabbits from a hat—except the rabbit in question was Amitabh Bachchan in a double role, mouthing dialogues that would go on to emerge as the national mood. Add to that five chart-busting songs, a sleek storyline way ahead of its time, and a cast that brought charm, danger, and drama in one sizzling package—and you’ve got yourself a blockbuster that no one saw coming. Don Ran for 50 Weeks and ruled the Box Office
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