Loud applausen for thespian Dilip Kumar, who bagged the lifetime achievement award, and massive applause for Sanjay Dutt starrer “Lagey Raho Munnabhai” took the centerstage at a glittering ceremony for the 54th National Film Awards 2006.

The 85-year-old actor, who has delivered landmark performances in films like “Devdas” (1955), “Mughal-E-Azam” (1960), “Ganga Jamuna” (1961), “Karma” (1986) and others, graced the occasion despite his ailing condition. He could even barely walk to the stage.

First it was Mughal-e-Azam and now it’s going to be Naya Daur. The Dilip Kumar magic is back on the big screen. His fans will get to see the BR Chopra-directed classic in a coloured format .

Starring Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala in the lead, the film that released in 1957 was an instant hit.

We would have made it in colour at that time itself had it been available. Dad is fond of the subject of the film and hence we thought we should re-release the film-Ravi Chopra“We would have made it in colour at that time itself had it been available. Dad is fond of the subject of the film, which is man versus machine, and hence we thought we should re-release the film,” says Chopra.

It took two-and-a-half years and a budget of Rs 3.5 crore at a Goa studio to give the film its new look. “I will also release the music album of the film in eight to ten days,” informs Chopra. OP Nayyar scored the music of the film.

Talking about the Dilip Kumar magic, Chopra adds that the actor’s versatility can never be questioned. “It is very important for the new generation to know what talent we had. I am planning to ask him to attend the premiere of the film,” he says.

The remastered Mughal-e-Azam was a box-office success when it was released in 2004. It ran consecutively at theatres for over four weeks and grossed Rs 10 crore in India. So much was the film’s popularity that it was also released in Pakistan and UK, among other countries. Send Feedback