Filmmaker Anil Sharma, renowned for directing the hit “Gadar” series, reminisced about July 14, marking the day he filmed his first scene as a director 46 years ago for “Shradhanjali” featuring Rakhee Gulzar. Celebrating the occasion, he also shared a photo of cutting his daughter Kairvina’s birthday cake, who shares the same birthdate. “Shradhanjali,” released in 1981, revolves around a woman who transitions from a troubled past to marriage, facing challenges like aborting her child to care for her husband’s younger brother.
Anil Sharma’s recent work includes “Vanvaas,” starring Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma, and others, delving into family dynamics and themes of sacrifice and unity in contemporary society. Notably, his blockbuster “Gadar 2,” a sequel to “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” features Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Utkarsh Sharma in lead roles, with a storyline set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Garnering significant success, “Gadar 2” ranked among the top-grossing Indian films of 2023 and holds a prominent position in Hindi cinema history.
