The all time blockbuster in 1969, actor turned director in 1979, proved to be a boon for Madhuri Dixit

Last updated:January 24, 2025, 07:01

Subhash Ghai Birthday: Subhash Ghai entered the world of direction with the film ‘Kalicharan’ released in 1979. Before this he used to play small roles in films. But actor turned director Subhash Ghai…read more

New DelhiSubhash Ghai had come to become an actor. But fate had something else in store. When things didn’t work out in the world of acting, he chose the path of direction and created his own identity. Director Subhash Ghai, who has given hit films like Pardes and Taal, does not need any identity today. Subhash Ghai has played a big role in brightening the career of Madhuri Dixika.

Subhash Ghai was not getting the status as an actor in Bollywood that he deserved. In such a situation, he took the path of direction and created his own identity in the industry by making many brilliant films. Even today his name is taken with great pride in the entire industry. Subhash Ghai brightened the fortunes of artists like Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Manisha Koirala, Mahima Chaudhary, Shreyas Talpade. He is also known as the ‘second showman’ in the industry. Choreographer Saroj Khan was also the contribution of Subhash Ghai.

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Was seen in these films as an actor
Subhash Ghai was first seen in Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore’s film Aradhana. Apart from this film, Subhash Ghai had played small roles in films like Umang, Bharat Ke Shaheed, Sherni and Natak. But no one noticed them. He struggled for a long time in acting. But he got his real recognition only after coming into direction. His first film as a director was Kalicharan. His luck brightened with this film.

Gave these unique films to the industry
Subhash Ghai started taking charge of direction with the film ‘Kalicharan’ released in 1979. Shatrughan Sinha was seen in this film. Shatrughan’s career got a new direction from this film. The very first film directed by Subhash Ghai created a stir at the box office. After this, Subhash Ghai became a guarantee of hits. After this, in his career, he made such films like Vishwanath, Gautam Govinda, Karz, Krodhi, Hero, Vidhaata, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Yaadein, Yuvraj, Black and White, Kanchi, in which the working actor also got a new identity. Found.

Proved to be a boon for Madhuri Dixit
After the debut film Abodh, Madhuri Dixit did many films but none of her films was a hit. After these flop films, Subhash Ghai re-launched Madhuri. Subhash Ghai introduced Madhuri Dixit as a new face in Ram Lakhan. The film became such a big blockbuster that Madhuri became a superstar overnight and thus Madhuri’s acting career got a track. After this she became the first choice of the makers.