Read how Ameesha Patel’s intense preparation for the iconic Maulvi scene in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha left director Anil Sharma and the entire crew in tears.
The magic of Anil Sharma’s period action drama Gadar: Ek Prem Katha (2001) still lives on today. It remains one of the biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema history.
Recently, Ameesha Patel appeared as a special guest on the reality show India’s Best Dancer. During the episode, director Anil Sharma surprised her with a very emotional video message. This beautiful moment took everyone down memory lane straight back to the year 2001.
Sharma used the platform to praise Ameesha for her incredible hard work as Sakeena. He revealed that she was highly dedicated to the role. In fact, she rehearsed every single scene hundreds of times with him before the cameras even rolled. She wanted her performance to be absolutely perfect, and that effort truly showed on screen.
The director fondly recalled her unforgettable scene with the Maulvi where her character Sakeena declares that she couldn’t even take poison because she knew Tara would come for her. He revealed that her performance left the entire set teary-eyed and applauding.
Sharma also marveled at her timeless beauty during his message. He noted that she looks exactly the same today as she did decades ago. He even joked that time has completely stopped for her because she has not changed a bit.
Finally, he warmly called Ameesha a permanent member of his film family. This sweet and nostalgic reunion brought back great memories for millions of fans who still love the historic blockbuster.
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha told the epic love story of Tara Singh, played by Sunny Deol, and Sakeena, Ameesha’s aristocratic Muslim character, set against the backdrop of Partition. It was one of the biggest blockbusters of its era.
