Bollywood’s timeless gem ‘Mashal’ completed 42 glorious years since its 1984 release, prompting actor Anil Kapoor to share a touching tribute on Instagram. The story-driven film, helmed by Yash Chopra, featured Kapoor in a pivotal role opposite thespian Dilip Kumar and veteran Amrish Puri.
Kapoor’s stories post of the film’s poster, captioned ‘Celebrating 42 years of Mashal,’ captured the essence of camaraderie and cinematic excellence. Drawing from the Marathi stage play ‘Ashrunchi Zhali Phule,’ the narrative was crafted by Javed Akhtar as his inaugural independent screenplay after parting with Salim Khan.
At its core, ‘Mashal’ traces the arc of Raja (Anil Kapoor), from humble slum origins to a bold journalist challenging mafia dominance and corruption. Dilip Kumar’s nuanced performance as editor Vinod Kumar explored the erosion and revival of personal principles. The ensemble, rounded out by Rati Agnihotri and Waheeda Rehman, amplified the film’s emotional and social resonance.
This anniversary revives discussions on ‘Mashal’s’ impact on Hindi cinema’s golden age. Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor’s horizon brightens with ‘Family Business,’ Netflix’s forthcoming series under Hansal Mehta’s direction. Teaming with Vijay Varma in a saga of familial and corporate warfare, the cast boasts talents like Aakash Khurana, Neha Dhupia, Anant Nag, Kanwaljit Singh, Dhruv Sehgal, Nandish Sandhu, Tina Desai, and Raima Sen.