Hero: Ghai's film flopped, then became a blockbuster, launching Jackie Shroff.

• "Hero" (1983) was Jackie Shroff's debut film, co-starring Meenakshi Seshadri, and became a blockbuster after a slow start.
• Subhash Ghai initially wanted Kamal Haasan for "Hero" but cast Jackie Shroff after being impressed by his honesty.
• The iconic song "Lambi Judaai" was recorded by Pakistani folk singer Reshma after Subhash Ghai heard her sing it at a party.
• The film's music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, was a major success, launching Anuradha Paudwal's career with the song "Tu Mera Hero Hai."
• "Hero" grossed ₹6 crore on a budget of ₹1.25-1.5 crore, proving to be a significant commercial success and turning point for its lead actors.

Why It Matters: This explains how 'Hero' launched careers and became a timeless Bollywood classic.