This film sold more tickets than Sholay, hero broke the record of Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Rajesh Khanna, was still not called superstar, the film earned Rs…

The 1971 film, starring Jeetendra and Asha Parekh in leading roles, emerged as a roaring success.

Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s film ‘Sholay’ was released four years before the premiere of the premiere of 1971 film. It sold over 30 crore tickets throughout Asia, setting a new record. Similar to Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal,’ this movie was a hit in China. It ranked among the highest-grossing Indian films when considering its box office receipts in light of current inflation. Despite breaking the records of superstars like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan and delivering a string of hit films during that time, the film’s lead actor was not accorded the title of superstar.

The movie debuted in China in 1979, eight years after its Indian premiere. According to reports, China alone sold an incredible 8.8 crore seats. In contrast, 1.9 crore tickets were sold in India in 1971. According to a 2000 report, the film’s overall ticket sales had surpassed 30 crore. The movie we’re talking about is ‘Caravan.’

The suspense-thriller movie brought around Rs 35.3 crore at the box office. Overnight, the ‘Caravan‘ duo of Jitendra and Asha Parekh became a huge hit. Jitendra rose to phenomenal stardom post the release. The film also starred Aruna Irani and Helen in significant parts. The film was directed by Nasir Hussain, the uncle of Aamir Khan. The movie’s popularity, meanwhile, extended beyond its plot. Hits like Chadti Jawaani Meri Chaal Mastani, Daiya Yeh Main Kahan Aa Phasee, Dilbar Dil Se Pyaare, Kitna Pyaara Vaada Hai, and Piya Tu Ab To Aaja were among Caravan‘s songs that also reached the top of the charts. Majrooh Sultanpuri, a well-known poet, wrote the lyrics, which were composed by RD Burman. Caravan made roughly Rs 3.6 crore at the Indian box office in 1971

The day also arrived when Jitendra surpassed the two biggest stars of the period – Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, in terms of the number of smash hits. According to media reports, Khanna worked in 57 successful films in his career, Amitabh Bachchan starred in 63 successful films, while Jitendra gave 69 successful films to the Hindi cinema industry.

After this film, Asha Parekh became a household name and starred in many popular movies. Some of the names of her hit films, include Love in Tokyo, Teesri Manzil, Bharosa, Ziddi, Mere Sanam, and Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai.

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