Yash Chopra`s cross-border romantic drama `Veer Zaara` completed 20 years of release today. The film has been pretty much in the news this year owing to its re-release which garnered a good footfall in theatres. The film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, and Hema Malini is truly a film for the ages. The timeless love story continues to resonate with the audience even after two decades and it was proven during its theatrical re-release earlier this year.
On the special occasion, lead actress Preity Zinta took to her Instagram handle to pen a note about the film and what it means to her. “Wow! It’s been 20 years since #VeerZaara! Still feels like yesterday,” she wrote.
Revealing the film`s teaching, she said, “This film taught me about love that’s selfless and timeless. I’m so grateful to have been a part of this beautiful love story that touched hearts across the world. Thank you for all the love you’ve given to #VeerZaara. Much love to my amazing co-stars, the wonderful crew, and of course, to YOU, the fans, who made this movie so special! Here’s to timeless love, unforgettable memories, and 20 years of Veer Zaara! ❤️✨🙏 #20YearsOfVeerZaara #Memories #Ting”
Veer Zaraa re-released internationally
To celebrate 20 years of the film directed by the legendary Yash Chopra, the film was re-released on November 7 on 600 screens internationally. It also premiered for the first time in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The re-released prints of `Veer-Zaara` will include the iconic deleted song ‘Yeh Hum Aa Gaye Hai Kahaan’ sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan. It is the first time that the song will be a part of the movie. The makers shared a painted version of the movie`s poster with this announcement.Interestingly, the film was originally titled `Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum` after the song from Yash Chopra`s 1981 film `Silsila`, but later the filmmaker decided that `Veer-Zara` went better with the vibe of the film.
`Veer-Zaara`, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, is one of the most iconic Indian films of all time. It was the highest-grossing Indian film of the year 2004 in India, overseas, and worldwide. The movie follows a cross-border love story of an Indian Air Force pilot and a Pakistani politician`s daughter. What follows is a heart-wrenching wait and 22-year separation until the couple has a reunion. It is an epic saga and a timeless tale of unconditional love.
