Amitabh Bachchan's 'Yaarana': Heroine Left, He Sang Alone, Film Became a Blockbuster

• The 1981 action-drama film 'Yaarana', directed by Rakesh Kumar, starred Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja, and Kader Khan.
• During the shooting of 'Saara Zamana' in Kolkata, Neetu Singh, missing Rishi Kapoor, cried and left for Mumbai; Amitabh sang the song alone.
• Amitabh Bachchan, who had limited dates, worked on 'Yaarana' by giving just one hour daily, leading to a prolonged production.
• The film's plot mirrored the friendship of Karna and Duryodhana from the Mahabharata, with hit songs like 'Chhookar Mere Mann Ko' and 'Saara Zamana'.
• Made on a budget of 2.25 crores, 'Yaarana' earned 3.5 crores, becoming a superhit, with Amjad Khan winning a Filmfare for Best Supporting Actor.

Why It Matters: Despite production challenges and a heroine's mid-shoot departure, 'Yaarana' became a superhit film.