The long post with archival pictures, a movie still and a hand-painted poster immediately got a response from Priyanka Chopra, who said that the 'moral police' are still around, and Anil Kapoor remembered the day when the film released It took place in Mumbai.
Zeenat wrote, "If I've had a constant companion throughout my career, it's the moral police. And oh my god, did they have a good time with it."
He said the film, starring Sanjeev Kumar in the lead role, rejected "existing conventions". The film was an adaptation of the 1963 American comedy. In 'Irma La Douce', Zeenat plays the role of Nisha, a sex worker with dignity, independence and a sense of humour.Reflecting on the filming experience, Zeenat described it as a "hurry-hurry, play-by-play affair". The actress said that the film was Shammi Kapoor's directorial debut and had R.D. as music director. Burman, while the producer was F.C. Mehra is a family friend. The entire shooting of the film was done in studios in Mumbai.
Elaborating on her character, Zeenat said: "Nisha was no damsel in distress! Her outfits were sassy and sexy, but more importantly, she was unapologetic about how she earned her living. No. This was a character I could have fun with, was financially independent, and was completely capable of taking on any man and turning him down.,
Calling herself a "director's actor", Zeenat credited Shammi Kapoor for one of her better performances.
He recalled the music and costumes fondly and wrote: "I have always said that I am a 'director's actor', and I believe that Shammi ji gave one of my better performances with this film.
"The music and costumes were also rocking. In 'Aaya Hoon Main Tujhe Ko Le Jaunga', we dance on huge musical instruments; in 'Chori Chori Solah Singar'... there is a steamy shower sequence, and in 'Dulhan Maayke 'Chali' is sung by the three Mangeshkar sisters in a police van full of sex workers! If you are interested, you can watch it on YouTube.,
Zeenat concluded: "The 70s were a wonderful time to be alive! The atmosphere of experimentation, freedom and fashion was unmatched, despite the moral police (they're always around)! I wonder if some of my old followers Remember this movie? I'd love to hear your memories of watching it or any discussions it led to. Enjoy your Monday, everyone."
Fans and celebrities immediately flooded the comments section with praise.
Priyanka Chopra took to the comments section and shared her thoughts about moral policing. He wrote, "It seems the moral police are still around and will continue to be! But you are beyond that.,
Anil Kapoor goes down memory lane: “Loved the film, the song filming and performance… The first trial show screening of the film/picture was held at the prestigious RK Studio Auditorium in the presence of the warm, gracious and generous Krishna Aunty/Mrs. friends and It happened with the families." Raj Kapoor."
For Archana Puran Singh, too, it was time to look back at that time: "Of course I remember watching this absolutely wonderful film in the cinemas of the small town of Dehradun! And what an experience it was. Even though I was very young, I was mesmerized by the world that was created and my parents thought nothing of sending a young girl to see a film on this subject (I wonder if it had an 'A' certificate and yet Somehow I was allowed to do that!).
Commenting on those days, Singh said: "Those times were different and I think parents were not very well informed.But I'm glad I got to watch a movie that remains etched in my memory to this day! It's one of your films, Z, that had a lasting impact on me (the other one being 'Hare Ram Hare Krishna') and I became your biggest fan... the costumes, your style and your overall presence were an inspiration to me at that time. Was.
Ending on a personal note, she said: "When my brother found out that you and I had become friends over the years, he said, 'Wow, you got to make your dream of meeting your icon come true.' So yes, Manoranjan and you have played a huge role in my own aspirations and realization of becoming an actor."
Zeenat wrote, "If I've had a constant companion throughout my career, it's the moral police. And oh my god, did they have a good time with it."
He said the film, starring Sanjeev Kumar in the lead role, rejected "existing conventions". The film was an adaptation of the 1963 American comedy. In 'Irma La Douce', Zeenat plays the role of Nisha, a sex worker with dignity, independence and a sense of humour.Reflecting on the filming experience, Zeenat described it as a "hurry-hurry, play-by-play affair". The actress said that the film was Shammi Kapoor's directorial debut and had R.D. as music director. Burman, while the producer was F.C. Mehra is a family friend. The entire shooting of the film was done in studios in Mumbai.
Elaborating on her character, Zeenat said: "Nisha was no damsel in distress! Her outfits were sassy and sexy, but more importantly, she was unapologetic about how she earned her living. No. This was a character I could have fun with, was financially independent, and was completely capable of taking on any man and turning him down.,
Calling herself a "director's actor", Zeenat credited Shammi Kapoor for one of her better performances.
He recalled the music and costumes fondly and wrote: "I have always said that I am a 'director's actor', and I believe that Shammi ji gave one of my better performances with this film.
"The music and costumes were also rocking. In 'Aaya Hoon Main Tujhe Ko Le Jaunga', we dance on huge musical instruments; in 'Chori Chori Solah Singar'... there is a steamy shower sequence, and in 'Dulhan Maayke 'Chali' is sung by the three Mangeshkar sisters in a police van full of sex workers! If you are interested, you can watch it on YouTube.,
Zeenat concluded: "The 70s were a wonderful time to be alive! The atmosphere of experimentation, freedom and fashion was unmatched, despite the moral police (they're always around)! I wonder if some of my old followers Remember this movie? I'd love to hear your memories of watching it or any discussions it led to. Enjoy your Monday, everyone."
Fans and celebrities immediately flooded the comments section with praise.
Priyanka Chopra took to the comments section and shared her thoughts about moral policing. He wrote, "It seems the moral police are still around and will continue to be! But you are beyond that.,
Anil Kapoor goes down memory lane: “Loved the film, the song filming and performance… The first trial show screening of the film/picture was held at the prestigious RK Studio Auditorium in the presence of the warm, gracious and generous Krishna Aunty/Mrs. friends and It happened with the families." Raj Kapoor."
For Archana Puran Singh, too, it was time to look back at that time: "Of course I remember watching this absolutely wonderful film in the cinemas of the small town of Dehradun! And what an experience it was. Even though I was very young, I was mesmerized by the world that was created and my parents thought nothing of sending a young girl to see a film on this subject (I wonder if it had an 'A' certificate and yet Somehow I was allowed to do that!).
Commenting on those days, Singh said: "Those times were different and I think parents were not very well informed.But I'm glad I got to watch a movie that remains etched in my memory to this day! It's one of your films, Z, that had a lasting impact on me (the other one being 'Hare Ram Hare Krishna') and I became your biggest fan... the costumes, your style and your overall presence were an inspiration to me at that time. Was.
Ending on a personal note, she said: "When my brother found out that you and I had become friends over the years, he said, 'Wow, you got to make your dream of meeting your icon come true.' So yes, Manoranjan and you have played a huge role in my own aspirations and realization of becoming an actor."
