Deewar
This superhit film of the '70s told the story of a dockworker (played by Amitabh) who goes on to become a dreaded underworld don. A known fact perhaps but Deewar is said to be based on the life of Haji Mastan, the legendary Mumbai underworld don. Insiders even insist that Bachchan went to meet Mastan to study his mannerisms.
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Neetu Singh and Parveen Babi
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Dharmatma
Produced and directed by Feroz Khan, Dharmatma was inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster The Godfather. The real-life anti-hero in this case was Ratan Khatri, a big time gambling kingpin. Just like Bachchan, Feroz Khan, too, apparently spent time with Khatri, understanding the nuances of 'matka', the form of Indian gambling he practiced. But it was Premnath played the title role.
Cast: Feroz Khan, Rekha, Hema Malini, Premnath, Danny Denzongpa, Farida Jalal, Ranjeet, Helen, Madan Puri, Iftekhar and Dara Singh
Nayagan Bollywood audiences will possibly remember this Tamil film by its Hindi remake – Dayavan. The original was directed by Mani Ratnam and was inspired by the life of Mumbai's underworld don, Varadarajan Mudaliar. The film depicted the struggle of south Indians living in Mumbai. Feroz Khan later purchased the remake rights of Nayagan and made in Hindi where Vinod Khanna played Kamal Haasan's role.Cast: Kamal Haasan, Saranya, Karhtika, Nasser, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj READ: The Kamal special AngaarDirector Shashilal Nair's Angaar brought back Haji Mastan on to the big screen. The plot of the film drew its inspiration from the battle between Mumbai underworld don Amar Naik and Haji Mastan's two sons. Jackie Shroff played Amar Naik. Kader Khan played Haji Mastan and Nana Patekar and Mazhar Khan played his sons. Cast: Jackie Shroff, Dimple Kapadia, Nana Patekar, Om Puri and Kader Khan |
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