Mr India wasn’t dependent on stardom of actors: Boney Kapoor

Touted as Bollywood’s first sci-fi film, Mr. India starred Anil Kapoor in the titular role, Sridevi, Amrish Puri as the famous villain Mogambo, went on to become highest grossing film of 1987.

The 1987 superhit film “Mr India” completes 30 years today and producer Boney Kapoor says the makers focused on the story rather than depending on the stardom of the lead actors.

Mr India released in 1987.

Touted as Bollywood’s first sci-fi film, Mr. India starred Anil Kapoor in the titular role, Sridevi, Amrish Puri as the famous villain Mogambo, went on to become highest grossing film of 1987.

“I’m so happy and proud that people remember ‘Mr India’ fondly even today. With Mr India, we were never dependent on the stardom of the actors, just on the magic of the film,” Boney said in a statement issued here.

“All our fight sequences, stunts and the destruction, it was real-time direction and special effects; it was not done during post-production,” he says.

“I remember being one of the youngest members behind the camera and today with my upcoming film Mom, I am the eldest member,” he says.

The 10 child artists played an integral part while Satish Kaushik as Calendar left everyone in splits. The film was known for several of its one liners and songs, including Sridevi’s Miss Hawa Hawaii performance, and Amrish Puri’s famous dialogue Mogambo khush hua.