Bollywood classic 'Veer Zaara' enters 100 crore club after 20-year re-release

A Yash Chopra film which returned to cinemas on 13 September.


News Desk September 21, 2024

The iconic Bollywood romance Veer Zaara, which originally took the box office by storm 20 years ago, has re-entered the 100-crore club following its re-release.

Directed by the legendary Yash Chopra, the film returned to cinemas on 13 Septemberquickly earning enough box office revenue to make it to the prestigious list.

The star-studded cast of Veer Zaara includes Bollywood legends such as Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Manoj Bajpayee, Boman Irani, Kirron Kher, Divya Dutta, and Anupam Kher.

Their love story unfolds amidst the backdrop of complex India-Pakistan relations, highlighting themes of sacrifice and enduring love.

Rani Mukerji also plays a pivotal role as Saamiya Siddiqui, a lawyer who fights for Veer's release after he is wrongfully imprisoned in Pakistan.

Produced by Yash Raj Films, Veer-Zaara was not only a commercial success but also received critical acclaim.

The film’s enduring popularity, even two decades after its debut, highlights its continued influence on Bollywood and its loyal fanbase across the globe.

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