This July, get ready for 101 per cent Shuddh celebrations only Zee Bollywood

This July, Zee Bollywood is making you an entertainment list that you can’t refuse! The 101% Shuddh filmy destination on television is all set to lure you into a long weekend filled with celebrations induced with nostalgia, masaledar dialogues, dhasu music and your favorite stars! Kicking off the celebration weekend with an all-special line-up dedicated to the legend Sanjay Dutt for his birthday on 29th July because ain't nobody as cool as our very own Sanju Baba! This will be followed by just the right amount of romance, clash of traditions / values and a social message as we celebrate 40 iconic years of Prem Rog on 30th July. Appending dhamakedar action to your lazy Sunday, we have the celebratory showcase of Khudgarz completing 35 glorious years on 31st July. 

Celebrate the 63rd birthday of Bollywood’s 101% Shuddh superstar Sanjay Dutt with a killer line-up all day long on Zee Bollywood on 29th July. Start the day with grooving to Tamma Tamma loge with the airing of Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit starrer Thanedaar at 8:45am. Witness the impeccable camaraderie of Sanju Baba and Govinda along with Karisma Kapoor and Pooja Batra in Haseena Maan Jayegi at 11:30am. Break the afternoon snooze-fest with the hilarious Ek Aur Ek Gyarah featuring Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Jackie Shroff and Amrita Arora at 2:30pm. And get ready for the ultimate sundowner with the iconic film Khalnayak starring Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff at 6pm. 

Reet-riwaaz insaan ki sahuliyat ke liye banaaye jaate hain, insaan reet-riwaazo ke liye nahin…These evergreen words weaved into a cinematic social drama along with stunning performances by Late Rishi Kapoor and Padmini Kolkapure along with the legendary Shammi Kapoor, Tanuja, Bindu, Sushma Seth and Raza Muraad in pivotal roles. Celebrating the 40 glorious years of Prem Rog and its commendable depiction of star-crossed lovers against the cruel society and its outdated norms. Not only the hard-hitting dialogues and thoughtful direction by Raj Kapoor but the music played a major role in making the film as legendary and celebrated as it is today. Let’s revisit this masterpiece on the occasion of 40 years to its release on 30th July at 11am only on Zee Bollywood. 

Reminiscing the old days, Padmini Kolhapure said, “Prem Rog was an era-defining film in the history of Indian cinema. It wasn’t just a story of two star-crossed lovers, but it mirrored the tragic reality of rural India during that time. My character, Manorama was more than a damsel in distress, she was the voice to all those women who couldn’t speak up for themselves. And only Raj Kapoor sahab could’ve managed to narrate this poetic chaos. In contrast to my full of life, bubbly Manorama, we had Devdhar played by our beloved Rishi Ji who was calm, compassionate, and composed. A character that was so refreshing even for him. Today, as we celebrate 40 years to the film, I still discover some new details and realize what a layered masterpiece Prem Rog was.”

35 years to the film that took the drama genre to the next level with power-packed cast, exquisite music and riveting storyline, Khudgarz became an instant hit among the audiences. With Khudgarz, Rakesh Roshan made his mark as one of the ace directors. While he believed in the script that it could be a blockbuster, Rakesh Roshan vowed that he would shave his head if it became a reality, and the rest is history. Featuring the legendary stars such as Shatrughan Sinha, Jeetendra, Amrita Singh, Govinda, Neelam Kothari and Kadar Khan in pivotal roles, Khudgarz became a defining film for everyone involved. Come, join the celebration of 35 iconic years of Khudgarz with a telecast on Zee Bollywood on 31st July at 11 am.