Nagin & Nagina: Predicted Flops That Became Superhits, Launched Stars

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News18•09-12-2025, 20:58
Nagin & Nagina: Predicted Flops That Became Superhits, Launched Stars
- •"Nagin" (1976) and "Nagina" (1986) were initially predicted to fail but became superhits, surprising makers.
- •"Nagin" (1976), directed by Rajkumar Kohli, featured 11 superstars and made Reena Roy an overnight star.
- •"Nagina" (1986), directed by Harmesh Malhotra, was a career-defining film for Sridevi, who played the lead alongside Rishi Kapoor.
- •Sridevi's dedication in "Nagina" was notable, as she wore irritating lenses to complete her role.
- •Both films, released ten years apart, featured popular music composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
Why It Matters: It reveals how two underestimated films became blockbusters, defying predictions and making stars.
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