Question 1

What inspired Gulzar to make Angoor after his earlier film Do Dooni Chaar flopped?

Accepted Answer

Gulzar decided to remake Do Dooni Chaar as Angoor, but no producer would invest until he met businessman Jai Singh, whose favorite play was Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'—the inspiration behind both films.

Question 2

Why did director Gulzar use specific filming techniques for Moushumi Chatterjee's scenes?

Accepted Answer

Since actress Moushumi Chatterjee was pregnant during filming, Gulzar had to rely on many long shots and closeups while filming her scenes.

Question 3

How did Angoor perform against Amitabh Bachchan's Bemisaal at the box office?

Accepted Answer

Angoor clashed with Amitabh's Bemisaal, and while Bemisaal was a box office dud, Angoor proved a major critical and commercial success.

Question 4

What is Angoor's connection to William Shakespeare's work?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on Shakespeare's popular comic drama 'The Comedy of Errors', which tells the story of two pairs of identical twins separated and later reunited, causing confusion.

Question 5

Why was Angoor significant for actress Moushumi Chatterjee's career?

Accepted Answer

Angoor was Moushumi Chatterjee's last movie as a full-fledged heroine. After a break following her second daughter's birth, she returned to supporting roles.

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