38 Years of Shaan (12/12/1980)

38 Years of Shaan (12/12/1980)

Shaan is a 1980 action thriller film. The film was directed by Ramesh Sippy, with a story written by Salim-Javed, after the blockbuster success of their previous venture, Sholay.

The film was an average performer upon its initial release. However, it did a great business after re-runs with packed houses. Eventually, it was declared to be the highest grosser of 1980. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Johnny Walker & Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

It is classed as an all-time Blockbuster. It did obtain the services of Sholay’s music composer, R.D. Burman, whose songs bagged a Best Music nomination at Filmfare.