His Top 10 Biggest Hits You Should Watch

Subhash Ghai Turns 80:

Producer: Priyanka Das | Editor: Sujata Singh January 24, 2024

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One of Subhash Ghai’s early hits, the movie tells the story of revenge and reincarnation, where Rishi Kapoor played the role of a man who comes back to life to take revenge for his murder. 

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Karz

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For the film, Ghai brought together some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, like Sanjay Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra and Shammi Kapoor, who gave memorable performances that stayed with the audience.

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Vidhaata

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It remains one of the major successes for the filmmaker, as it was a mix of family drama, action and comedy. The film is about two brothers, played by Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor, going through many struggles as they try to bring down the criminals who killed their father. 

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Ram Lakhan

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The musical revolves around a love triangle involving Aishwarya Rai, Akshaye Khanna and Anil Kapoor’s characters. While acting was top notch, songs by AR Rahman became a huge hit and Subhash Ghai’s direction brought strong emotions in the story.

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Taal

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Another masterpiece of Ghai, which tells the story of Ganga, played by Mahima Chaudhry, who gets engaged to an NRI. But as the film progresses, she develops feelings for Shah Rukh Khan’s character, Arjun, who works for her husband’s family. 

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Pardes

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Starring Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff, the film blends suspense, drama and action. Till date, Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai remains a fan favourite.

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Khalnayak

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Subhash Ghai paired two legendary actors, Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar on screen. The 1991 movie stands out for its engaging plot and powerful performances from the lead actors.

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Saudagar

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The courtroom drama revolved around a young man, who finds out that his father was wrongly hanged by the police. The film starred Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Nutan and Amrish Puri in key roles.

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Meri Jung

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The 1976 hit was Subhash Ghai’s directorial debut, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy and Danny Denzongpa. Interestingly, Ghai initially tried his hand at acting but later shifted to direction after doing a few small roles.

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Kalicharan

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Subhash Ghai helped launch Jackie Shroff, featuring his unique tapori style, which became an instant hit among audiences. The movie was a huge success at the box office and Shroff got the recognition he needed in the film industry.

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