TBT: Jan 1, 1988: Silver Jubilee of Mr.India + Launch of Roop ki Rani Choron Ka Raja!

TBT: Jan 1, 1988: The Silver Jubilee of Mr.India 

Long before the 100 Crore club, the success of a Hindi film was marked by its longevity at the box-office and its total collection at the tills for the film's producers and distributors. 

The much hyped Mr.India was released in the summer of 1987 (25 May 1987 to be exact) and after a successful 25 week run throughout (most of) the nation and much critical acclaim, a lavish party was hosted for its silver jubilee function where those involved with the film received a trophy as a reminder of their contribution to the film's success. 

Showman, Raj Kapoor presented the trophy to Sridevi, Shammi Kapoor presented to Anil Kapoor and Saroj Khan. 

It was also the night when Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja was launched in Bombay (renamed Mumbai in 1995!), 33 years ago today.  

Mahurat [launch] of Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja: Silver Jubilee of Mr.India: January 1988

 

Above: Satish Kaushik, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Shekhar Kapur at the silver jubilee of Mr.India

The Silver Jubilee function of the Hindi blockbuster Mr. India was held in Bombay (Mumbai now!) on January 1, 1988. 

25 weeks after the release of the film, the entire industry seemed to have celebrated the success of the much-beloved movie. Simultaneously, it was the launch of Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja - the stars performed a stanza of the title song on the occasion. 

This was the look the two leads had for the film. It was 80s fashion... bear with them! 

Rare Pic: Sridevi with Raj Kapoor

The two never worked together but were fans of each other; Sridevi seen receiving a trophy from legendary showman, actor, producer, director.... the late, great Raj Kapoor at the Silver Jubilee of Mr.India back in 1988 - 25 weeks of a historic run at the box-office.