Mughal-E-Azam Turns 61: Did You Know Dilip Kumar And Madhubala Were Not Talking To Or Greeting Each Other While Filming The Most Romantic Feather Scene Of The Film?

Dilip Kumar and Madhubala starrer Mughal-E-Azam is one of the most iconic films of Hindi cinema for various reasons. The grand sets, dialogues, and amazing star cast made the movie memorable. Today, Mughal-e-Azam completes sixty one years of its release. Yes, you read that right! Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's chemistry won millions of hearts. It will take you by surprise to know that these two legendary stars were not on talking terms while filming Mughal-e-Azam.

If you have seen the movie, you would remember the iconic feather scene which stole a million hearts. Much to everyone's surprise, the legendary stars had completely stopped talking on sets, even greeting each other when they shot for the feather scene that is now remembered as one of the most romantic scenes in Hindi cinema's history. Shocking, isn't it? Despite not talking to each other, Dilip Kumar and Madhubala beautifully pulled off the romantic scene and how!

Dilip Kumar, in his biography, 'Dilip Kumar: The Substance and the Shadow' addressed the same and said, "It should, in all fairness, go down in the annals of the film history as a tribute to the artistry of two professionalyy committed actors who kept aside personal differences and fulfilled the director's vision of a sensitive, arresting and sensuous screen moment to perfection." ALSO READ: Indian Idol 12: Dharmendra Gets Emotional Remembering Late Dilip Kumar; Says, 'Abhi Hum Sadme Se Ubhre Nahi Hain'

Dilip Kumar further shared in his autobiography that contrary to popular notion, madhubala's father Ataullah Khan wasn't opposed to their match but instead, wanted to turn this marriage into a business venture which did not go down well with the actor. ALSO READ:Late Dilip Kumar Should Be Honoured With The Bharat Ratna, Bollywood Believes

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