'Veer-Zaara'-'Tumbbad': Don't miss these Bollywood classics in theaters this week
Bollywood fans are in for a treat this September as several iconic films are set to return to the big screen. These re-releases include classics like Veer-Zaara, Taal, Pardes, Tezaab, and the critically acclaimed horror-fantasy film Tumbbad. This move is expected to evoke nostalgia among older audiences while introducing these cinematic masterpieces to a new generation of moviegoers. Know which films are re-releasing this Friday.
'Veer-Zaara'
The epic romance Veer-Zaara, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, is scheduled for re-release on Friday, September 13. The film, directed by Yash Chopra, is a poignant tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of India-Pakistan relations.
'Tumbbad'
Tumbbad, a visually stunning horror-fantasy film rooted in Indian mythology and folklore, will also return to theaters on the same day. Rahi Anil Barve's visually-rich horror fantasy stars Sohum Shah in the lead role and is set in colonial India.
'Tujhe Meri Kasam'
In addition to these films, Tujhe Meri Kasam, which marked Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh's (nee D'Souza) acting debut in 2003, is also returning to the screens. Directed by K Vijaya Bhaskar, Tujhe Meri Kasam is an adorable romantic drama exploring the childhood friends-to-lovers trope.
'Padosan,' 'Bombay to Goa'
This Friday, viewers can also choose between some beloved classics such as Padosan and Bombay to Goa. While the first is a musical comedy featuring Sunil Dutt, Saira Banu, Mehmood, and Kishore Kumar, the 1972 hit is a road trip film remembered for its uniqueness and tracks. Bombay to Goa starred Aruna Irani and Amitabh Bachchan.
