The event was the
star-studded and memorable moment. It was the Muhurat of film “Shakti” and the moment captured several prominent personalities of Indian cinema that saw the attendance by Bappi Lahiri, Puru Raaj Kumar, Prakash Mehra, Amitabh Bachchan, and the legendary Raaj Kumar. They had congregated together for the auspicious moment of Muhurat of the film. Released in 1982, Shakti holds an unique place in the history of Bollywood as it marked the only
on-screen collaboration amid two pillars of the Indian cinema Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan.
This rare photograph consolidates celebrated figures acknowledged for their exceptional contributions to the film industry. Bappi Lahiri was a trendsetting music composer, Prakash Mehra a visionary filmmaker, while Amitabh Bachchan and Raaj Kumar were dominant actors of their era. Also seen is Puru Raaj Kumar, son of the legend Raaj Kumar, representing the next generation. The image preserves an historic gathering of talent amidst a milestone moment in Hindi cinema.
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