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Before the remake hits the theatres, here are some interesting facts about the original ‘Ittefaq’

Amod Pandit

February 22, 2017
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Before the remake hits the theatres, here are some interesting facts about the original 'Ittefaq'

Interesting facts related to Rajesh Khanna-starrer ‘Ittefaq'

The idea of ‘Ittefaq’ came from a play

Director Yash Chopra’s big budget film ‘Aadmi Aur Insaan’ (1969) had taken a halt from shooting owing to actress Saira Banu’s surgery. During this period, Yash Chopra watched a play which was adapted from a British play ‘Signpost to Murder’. He liked the idea very much and thus it was adapted as a screenplay for the movie 'Ittefaq'. It was shot in a short period of 28 days and released in a period of three months which was a record in itself, at the time.

‘Ittefaq’ had no interval

With a running duration of 1 hour 45 minutes, director Yash Chopra’s ‘Ittefaq’ was one of the first few Indian films to have no interval in it.

The only Yash Chopra movie which had no songs

The late veteran filmmaker was one of the few geniuses known for shooting his songs in a truly elaborate fashion, filled completely with beautiful moments. Given that 'Ittefaq' was a mystery with thrilling moments, and had a taut pace,subject with tight pace, it was decided that there would be no songs in it. It became the only film of Yash Chopra which had no songs, and the fourth film till the year 1969 to have no soundtrack.

Yash Chopra’s last film under BR Films

From making his debut with ‘Dhool Ka Phool’ (1959) to ‘Ittefaq’ (1969), Yash Chopra directed five films for his elder brother B. R. Chopra’s banner BR Films. But, after the success of 'Ittefaq', the director decided to setup his own production house naming it Yash Raj Films. The first film made under this banner of Yash Chopra was ‘Daag’ (1973) which also starred Rajesh Khanna in the lead role along with actresses Sharmila Tagore and Rakhee Gulzar.

Rajesh Khanna and Yash Chopra’s first association

‘Ittefaq’ was released exactly a week after Rajesh Khanna’s ‘Aradhana’ had hit the screens. During the making of this mystery thriller, Yash Chopra and Rajesh Khanna had become very close friends. The bond and trust shared between them was quite evident when after leaving his elder brother B. R. Chopra’s banner, Yash Chopra produced his first film ‘Daag’ (1973) under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The film had Rajesh Khanna playing the lead role. After this, both of them worked in ‘Vijay’ (1988) also.

Recently, actors Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha started shooting for their upcoming film ‘Ittefaq’. The movie is a remake of a classic mystery thriller by the same name which starred late actors Rajesh Khanna and Nanda in lead roles. As the shoot of this remake commenced, both Sidharth and Sonakshi, along with the director Abhay Chopra and co-producers Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar shared their excitement for the same on their respective social media handles. SRK, who shared a warm work relationship with late filmmaker Yash Chopra (he had directed the original film), had also taken to his Twitter handle thanking the team writing, “My fav films by Yashji #Ittefaq is being recreated by Abhay. Thx @S1dharthM @sonakshisinha Akshaye. Also BR & Dharma Films tie up with RCE.” [sic] Apart from Sidharth and Sonakshi who are reprising the roles of Rajesh Khanna and Nanda from the original, actor Akshaye Khanna will also be seen playing a pivotal part in the film.

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So, as we still have to wait for a couple of months before we catch this remake of ‘Ittefaq’ on the silver screens, here we are, listing down some interesting facts about the original film, which is a classic in itself. (Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha: My part in ‘Ittefaq’ has grey shades and I am excited about that)

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Amod Pandit

Quiet, resonant, and creative, he can be seen immersed in his own world, and puts in his heart and soul into the one passion that he has, Bollywood. His line for survival? Feel happy to be a part of it.