Twenty-six years after captivating the nation, ‘Pukar’ lives on through Anil Kapoor’s sentimental Instagram tribute. The action-packed thriller from 2000 prompted the actor to revisit its musical gem, stirring instant nostalgia.
Anil posted a clip of ‘Sunta Hai Mera Khuda’ on his stories, captioning it as his cherished favorite from the film he plays on loop. ’26 years of Pukar,’ he noted, sparking a viral wave of fan recollections.
Crafted by A.R. Rahman with vocals from Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, and Swarnalata, and poetic words by Majrooh Sultanpuri and Javed Akhtar, the song embodies timeless emotion.
Ram Gopal Varma directed this powerhouse, starring Anil with Madhuri Dixit and Namrata Shirodkar. At its core, Major Javed’s story navigates envy-fueled romance pitfalls and a deadly threat, forging a path of nationalistic redemption.
‘Pukar’ triumphed with dual National Awards, clinching the Nargis Dutt for fostering unity, and basked in commercial glory fueled by stellar performances and gripping storytelling.
Anil’s next venture, ‘Family Business’ under Hansal Mehta, thrusts him into a vortex of power plays, kinship strains, and deceit in the corporate realm. Teaming with Vijay Varma for the first time, the cast includes Aakash Khurana, Riya Chakraborty, Neha Dhupia, Anant Nag, Kanwaljit Singh, Dhruv Sehgal, Nandish Sandhu, Tina Desai, and Raima Sen.
The milestone underscores Anil Kapoor’s knack for creating cinematic legacies that age like fine wine.