Mumbai, August 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai revisited memories from the making of his iconic action drama Karma as the film completed 40 years on Saturday, August 8, sharing rare behind-the-scenes pictures featuring some of Hindi cinema’s biggest names.
Ghai shared a series of archival images from the sets of the 1986 blockbuster through his social media account in collaboration with his production house. The photographs capture candid moments from the making of the film, including Ghai directing scenes and discussing shots with legendary actor Dilip Kumar and Anil Kapoor.
Other pictures show Ghai interacting with Naseeruddin Shah and Jackie Shroff, while several images feature the ensemble cast in jovial moods.
Sharing the photographs, Ghai wrote: “Somewhere in our archives is a Karma call sheet from 1986 with Dilip Kumar, Nutan, Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon and Anupam Kher all on it. Forty years later, here’s what the set actually looked like!”
Released on August 8, 1986, Karma was written, directed and produced by Ghai under the Mukta Arts banner. The film starred Dilip Kumar and Nutan, alongside Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Dara Singh, Tom Alter, Beena Banerjee, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor in pivotal roles.
The film also remains remembered for its popular soundtrack composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. Songs including Aye Watan Tere Liye, Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge, Na Jaiyo Pardes, Maine Rab Se Tujhe and De Daru continue to be popular among audiences.
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