Mumbai, March 30 – Veteran star Farida Jalal recently enthralled the audience on Indian Idol as she recreated a memorable scene from her classic film, Aradhana.
During the episode, host Aditya Narayan fondly reminisced about her on-screen chemistry with the late Rajesh Khanna in the iconic film Aradhana. “Farida ji, when I saw Rajesh Khanna sir and your chemistry, I felt very good. I consider myself lucky to have worked with you, though I was very young then,” he said, eliciting smiles from everyone on set.
Adding a playful touch, Aditya joked, “Now I’ve grown up, and I think Rajesh Khanna wants to come out of me. Since you are here after 22 years, why don’t we recreate that scene from Aradhana, if you allow me?”
Farida Jalal challenged him, with a smile, and asked, “Can you do it?” To which Aditya enthusiastically replied, “I will definitely try.”
Further, the actress, seated on a swing, was seen recreating the iconic song, ‘Gun Guna Rahe Hain Bhanwre,’ which featured her along with India's first superstar Rajesh Khanna, from the cult classic movie Aradhana.
The movie, Aradhana, was released in 1969 and directed by Shakti Samanta.
The movie starred Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore in lead roles, with Rajesh Khanna delivering a memorable double performance.
The film was a massive blockbuster and is often credited with turning Rajesh Khanna into India's first superstar.
Its music was composed by the legendary S. D. Burman, who delivered evergreen hits such as "Mere Sapno Ki Rani," "Roop Tera Mastana," and "Kora Kagaz Tha Yeh Man Mera."
