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Delayed Films Finally See Light of Day After Decades
31 Jan
Summary
- Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun, filmed in 1986, is releasing 35 years later.
- Several Bollywood films, like Love in Bombay, faced over 40 years of delays.
- Advanced restoration techniques like AI and 4K are used for old films.
The Indian film industry has seen numerous projects face significant delays, with some finally releasing decades after completion. Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun, filmed in 1986 with stars like Shatrughan Sinha and Rajinikanth, is set to be released 35 years later, showcasing the phenomenon of long-delayed movies.
These delays often stem from complex reasons, including financial difficulties, personal tragedies affecting producers, and directorial changes. Love in Bombay, for instance, was completed in 1971 and released 42 years later after meticulous restoration by the filmmaker's son. Similarly, K. Asif's ambitious film Love and God, begun after Mughal-E-Azam, faced a 23-year delay and was eventually released by his widow.
Modern technology plays a crucial role in resurrecting these older films. Hum Mein Shahenshah Koun has undergone AI-assisted restoration and 4K remastering. Other notable delayed films include Aman Ke Farishtey (24 years), Naam (20 years), Pakeezah (16 years), and Sanam Teri Kasam (15 years), demonstrating a recurring pattern in Bollywood's history.
The article also references other delayed films such as Mughal-E-Azam, which faced a 14-year delay, and films like Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab Nahin and Yeh Lamhe Judaai Ke, both delayed by 10 years. Deewana Main Deewana also experienced a decade-long delay before its 2013 release.
