The lanes of Old Delhi come alive again as ‘Delhi-6’ celebrates 17 years, prompting Sonam Kapoor to share cherished memories of her breakout character Bittu. Via Instagram Stories, a montage video captures Bittu’s sass and spirit, captioned ‘Delhi-6 turns 17.’
Directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, this musical drama features Abhishek Bachchan navigating family roots amid a neighborhood gripped by ‘black monkey’ hysteria. What starts as superstition spirals into riots, exposing deeper societal fractures.
Mehra boldly spotlights communal hatred, generational rifts, dowry evils, and urban sprawl’s chaos. Sonam’s portrayal of Bittu—a bubbly Chandni Chowk dreamer eyeing Indian Idol stardom—infuses hope and humor, challenging outdated traditions with fearless flair.
A.R. Rahman’s magical soundtrack, lyrics by Prasoon Joshi, turned songs like ‘Masakali’ and ‘Arziyan’ into eternal favorites, frequently resurfacing in trends. The film’s profound message? Evil isn’t external; it’s the ‘kala bandar’ inside us all.
Sonam, on a hiatus post-‘Blind’, revives fan excitement with this gesture. ‘Delhi-6’ remains a benchmark for socially conscious cinema, blending entertainment with introspection. In today’s polarized world, its plea for inner purification resonates profoundly.