Question 1

How did Amitabh Bachchan manage shooting two major films at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Amitabh Bachchan shot 'Sholay' in the morning and 'Deewaar' at night, as most of his scenes in 'Deewaar' were indoors or during dark hours.

Question 2

What unexpected fan reaction occurred at the premiere of Deewaar?

Accepted Answer

Fans lined up from Marine Drive to Minerva in Mumbai, creating immense frenzy and mob hysteria that caught everyone off guard.

Question 3

What accidental fashion trend did Amitabh Bachchan start in Deewaar?

Accepted Answer

Amitabh Bachchan tucked in half of his coolie shirt because it was too long, which became a style statement.

Question 4

How did the writers' fee change after their previous success when selling the Deewaar script?

Accepted Answer

Salim and Javed initially offered the script for 1 lakh rupees, but after 'Zanjeer' became a blockbuster, they quoted 3 lakhs and Yash Chopra accepted.

Question 5

What was Deewaar's box office performance and industry status?

Accepted Answer

Deewaar ran for over 100 weeks, grossed over 1 crore rupees in every Indian territory, and was classified as an 'All time earner' and super duper hit.

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