Did you know Shah Rukh Khan was chasing Barak Valley Express in the opening scene of ‘Dil Se’?
The highly anticipated trailer for Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘Jawan’ has been released, marking his first collaboration with Tamil hitmaker Atlee. Following the blockbuster success of ‘Pathaan,’ the beloved actor is once again embracing an action hero avatar, captivating audiences with his intense performance.
In the gripping two-minute trailer, SRK’s commanding baritone voice sets the stage for his character’s moral crisis. The narrative quickly escalates into a relentless display of action, with SRK sporting a bandaged look as he fearlessly confronts his enemies.
The trailer reaches a crescendo as Shah Rukh Khan’s name appears on screen, accompanied by his iconic dialogue, “Naam toh suna hoga” (You must have heard the name). The grandeur of his entry adds to the excitement surrounding the film.
With a filmography that spans over 90 movies, Shah Rukh Khan has established himself as one of Bollywood’s most accomplished actors, earning numerous accolades, including 14 Filmfare Awards. He has been honored with the prestigious Padma Shri by the Government of India, as well as the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres and Legion of Honour by the Government of France. Khan’s immense popularity extends beyond India, captivating audiences across Asia and the Indian diaspora worldwide. His success has solidified his position as one of the most influential and accomplished film stars globally.
Meanwhile, fans of Shah Rukh Khan have been reminiscing about one of his earlier films, ‘Dil Se’ (1998) which featured an unforgettable opening scene set in Assam’s Barak Valley. The scene depicted Amarkant Varma, played by SRK, chasing after the Barak Valley Express train, leading to a fateful encounter with a mysterious woman portrayed by Manisha Koirala. The sequence, which included a mesmerizing dance scene on top of a moving train, captured the hearts of audiences.
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Interestingly, a snippet of this iconic scene recently caught the attention of Barak Valley residents when shared on facebook by Kapinjal Chowdhury, a Silchar resident now based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Chowdhury’s discovery prompted further discussions about the historical context and the current status of the Barak Valley Express. Speaking to Barak Bulletin he said, “I did some more research after noticing that historical intro scene of ‘Dil Se’ and found out Barak Valley Express was 15693, and it no longer exists. NFR has started a Barak Brahmaputra Express from Silchar to Dibrugarh.”
Responding to Chowdhury’s post, Jimut Deblaskar, a Silcharian and accomplished quizzer, shared his nostalgic experience of watching ‘Dil Se’ in 1998. He recalled “This came out in 1998. I was overjoyed inside a cinema hall in jamshedpur and tried my best to show my batchmates that some vehicles in those scenes had AS number plates. But I guess they didn’t actually shoot even one scene in Assam. Koyla they’d shot in Arunchal Pradesh.”
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