Question 1

Which actresses were considered for the lead role before Sharmila Tagore was cast?

Accepted Answer

Gulzar wanted Zarina Wahab for the lead, but Sharmila Tagore expressed interest and was cast to help sell the film. Rakhee and Jaya Bachchan recommended Anju Mahendru, but Gulzar rejected the idea.

Question 2

How did the story for 'The Season' originate?

Accepted Answer

Writer Kamleshwar approached Gulzar with a story. Later, Bhushan Banmali developed a story inspired by Rajkumar Mitra's 'Agamikaal', which resembled A.J. Cronin's 'Judas Tree'. Producer Rao liked this new idea.

Question 3

Why is the music of this film significant in Madan Mohan's career?

Accepted Answer

The music was Madan Mohan's swan song; he died before the film's release. The film was dedicated to him, and Salil Chowdhury recorded the background music after his death.

Question 4

What made Gulzar choose Madan Mohan over his usual collaborator for the music?

Accepted Answer

Gulzar typically worked with R.D. Burman, but for this film the producer had already signed Madan Mohan, so he became the music director.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'The Season'?

Accepted Answer

A doctor learns he fathered a child years earlier and tries to save her from a life in prostitution.

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