Sridevi's controversial film with Rajesh Khanna; the blockbuster Masterji
Remembering Kakaji today - on his death anniversary. By the end, Rajesh Khanna had turned so philosophical about his meteoric rise to superstardom and the tragic Grecian fall to infamy (I mean Jaanleva Black Blood his penultimate film, was just a mere indication of how far he had come down from the zenith of national craze and fame to the nadir of cringe)... Bollywood is not for the meek or the weak. It's a daily battle - we appreciate any actor for their longevity more than their success.
When you see the film now, it's so tame compared to what stars of today wear, but back in 1985, Sridevi received maximum flak for her role in Masterji. So much so, she turned the wheels of her career to another direction; major acting parts, double roles, title roles, above the banner star-vehicles, earning the tag; the biggest female superstar of India. Ever. In a way, she took the constructive criticism on the chin, but had her head held high, never looking back.
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