Yash Chopra's 'Noorie': Meant to Flop, Became a Blockbuster, Makers Saddened

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News18•22-12-2025, 19:06
Yash Chopra's 'Noorie': Meant to Flop, Became a Blockbuster, Makers Saddened
- •Yash Chopra deliberately made 'Noorie' expecting it to flop, possibly for tax purposes.
- •Contrary to expectations, 'Noorie' became a blockbuster, launching Poonam Dhillon and Farooq Sheikh's careers.
- •Yash Chopra's big-budget film 'Kala Patthar' was declared 'average' despite higher collections due to its high cost.
- •'Noorie' was a major success in India and China, with its evergreen music playing a key role.
- •'Kala Patthar' was based on the tragic 1975 Chasnala Colliery accident.
Why It Matters: Yash Chopra's 'Noorie' defied expectations, becoming a blockbuster while his big film 'Kala Patthar' was average.
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