Question 1

Which actor initially refused the lead role in Zanjeer because of the director's hair oil?

Accepted Answer

Raaj Kumar refused the lead role because he could not stand the smell of Prakash Mehra's hair oil.

Question 2

How did Ajit change the portrayal of the villain in Zanjeer?

Accepted Answer

Ajit observed that real-life dons spoke softly and smiled, so he changed the villain's mannerisms to be sophisticated and smiling.

Question 3

Why was Pran reluctant to sing and dance in Zanjeer, and how was the issue resolved?

Accepted Answer

Pran was reluctant to sing or dance and threatened to walk out. Director Mehra pleaded with him, saying the film wouldn't work without him, and the song was shot.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in Zanjeer?

Accepted Answer

A tough, honest police officer clashes with a crime boss who, unbeknownst to him, is his parents' murderer.

Question 5

Which film made Amitabh Bachchan a superstar and started the 'angry young man' trend?

Accepted Answer

Zanjeer made Amitabh Bachchan a superstar and started the series of 'angry-young-man-films'.

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