Why Newly Engaged Neetu Kapoor Cried On The Sets Of Yaarana In Kolkata

The 1981 film Yaarana, directed by Rakesh Kumar, stands as a prime example of portraying the essence of friendship. With a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan and Neetu Kapoor, the movie narrates a story of the bond between Amitabh and Amjad Khan’s characters, showcasing Amitabh’s efforts to rescue his friend from the clutches of enemies. Yaarana also left a memorable mark as a musical sensation, featuring timeless songs like Bhole O Bhole, Chukar Mere Man Ko and Saara Zamana Haseeno Ka Deewana.

An intriguing anecdote related to the song Saara Zamana Haseeno Ka Deewana surfaced from a past interview with Neetu Kapoor on Rediff. The song’s filming took place in a stadium in Kolkata, with the entire crew flying in from Mumbai. Neetu Kapoor, newly engaged to Rishi Kapoor at the time, found herself missing her fiancé dearly. Adding to her distress, the phone lines connecting Kolkata to Mumbai were down.

Devastated, Neetu Kapoor began to cry on the film set inside the stadium. Witnessing her tears, Amitabh Bachchan approached her, asking why she was distressed. Neetu Kapoor expressed her desire to contact Rishi Kapoor. Moved by her dilemma, Amitabh Bachchan promptly intervened, urging the producer to arrange a flight ticket for Neetu Kapoor to Mumbai, assuring that he could manage the song sequence alone.

Despite the producer’s surprise at Amitabh’s unexpected request, he complied, leading to Neetu Kapoor’s brief appearance in the song. Consequently, the spotlight shifted towards Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic attire adorned with electronic bulbs, captivating audiences with his charismatic presence.

The bond between Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor had its origins during the filming of Bobby, evolving from friendship to romance during their collaboration on Zehreela. Initially assisting Rishi Kapoor in composing letters to his girlfriend, Neetu Kapoor eventually found love with Rishi Kapoor, culminating in their marriage.

Yaarana not only left an indelible mark in cinematic history but also provided a platform for profound personal connections to blossom, as evidenced by the enduring love story between Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor.