Mumbai, February 23: Actor Jackie Shroff paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actress Madhubala on the anniversary of her death, remembering her as an eternal icon of grace and beauty.
Honoring her timeless legacy, he also referenced the classic song "Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" from her 1960 magnum opus, "Mughal-E-Azam".
Jackie shared a sepia-toned vintage photograph of Madhubala on Instagram, who was one of the finest actresses in the history of Indian cinema. He added Lata Mangeshkar's song "Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya" in the background.
In the caption, he simply wrote: "In loving memory of Madhubala. Remembering her enduring legacy on her death anniversary."
Madhubala appeared in over 70 films, ranging from slapstick comedies to historical dramas, in a two-decade-long career. She was 8 years old and started with minor roles, beginning with "Basant".
She then began starring in leading roles in the late 1940s. She achieved success with films like "Neel Kamal", "Amar", "Mahal", "Badal", and "Tarana".
Following a brief setback, Madhubala continued to find success with her roles in films like "Mr. & Mrs. '55" (1955), "Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi" (1958), "Half Ticket" (1962), the crime films "Howrah Bridge" and "Kala Pani", and the musical "Barsaat Ki Raat".
Madhubala's portrayal of Anarkali in the historical epic drama "Mughal-E-Azam" (1960) earned her widespread critical acclaim.
She married actor-singer Kishore Kumar in 1960. Throughout her adult life, Madhubala suffered from recurring bouts of breathlessness and hemoptysis due to a ventricular septal defect, ultimately leading to her death at the age of 36 in 1969.
Jackie Shroff will next be seen in Ahmed Khan's upcoming comedy film titled "Welcome To The Jungle".
The film has a star-studded cast, including Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde.
