Mumbai’s entertainment scene is abuzz with nostalgia as veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha extended a warm birthday greeting to legendary filmmaker Subhash Ghai on his special day. Sharing a collection of unseen photographs from their shared past, Sinha’s tribute has touched hearts across social media.
On the platform X, formerly Twitter, Sinha posted images capturing moments from their early days at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Accompanying the pictures was a poignant message where he addressed Ghai as his ‘dear friend’ and ‘master showman.’ ‘Wishing the brilliant filmmaker and master showman Subrahmanyam Ghai heaps of success, good health, happiness, prosperity, and endless joy in the year ahead,’ Sinha wrote.
He didn’t forget to send regards to Ghai’s family, mentioning his wife, affectionately called ‘bhabhi,’ and daughters Meghna and Muskaan. This personal touch underscores the depth of their longstanding bond, forged during student days at FTII and solidified through professional collaborations.
Their friendship dates back to the struggling years in the industry, where they supported each other amidst challenges. Together, they delivered blockbusters like Kalicharan, Khan Dost, and Vishwanath. Ghai’s directorial ventures, including Hero, Saudaagar, Khalnayak, and Pardes, not only entertained millions but also launched superstars.
Ghai had a unique knack for spotting talent, particularly leading ladies whose names often started with ‘M’ – Meenakshi Seshadri in Hero, Madhuri Dixit in Ram Lakhan, Manisha Koirala in Saudaagar, and Mahima Chaudhry in Pardes. He believed this letter brought luck, propelling both the actresses and his films to stellar success.
Shatrughan Sinha, a powerhouse performer himself, shone in Ghai’s debut major hit Kalicharan in a lead role. This gesture from Sinha revives memories of an era when personal relationships in Bollywood were as epic as the films they created. As Ghai celebrates another year, fans hope for more such heartwarming stories from tinsel town’s golden past.