Kaala Patthar, which means Black Stone, is a film released in 1979. The film Kaala Patthar was a multi-starrer film based on a story from the Dhanbad Chasnala mining disaster, wherein 375 were dead as per the records.
“Unbreakable Bond: Vijay, Ravi, and Mangal’s Journey”
We welcome you to a new episode on Amitabh Bachchan’s filmy journey. The film’s leading actors were Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee, Neetu Singh, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri and Iftekar. Directed by Yash Chopra and written by Salim Javed. Music was composed by Sahir Ludhianvi. This film was the fourth collaboration between Yash Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan. Before the release of Kaala Patthar, they had worked together in successful films like Deewaar, Kabhi Kabhi and Trishul.
Kaala Patthar was one of the films that also took a leap in Amitabh Bachchan’s career as he portrays Vijay Pal Singh, the role of an ex-naval captain and is branded a coward as he leaves the ship, risking the lives of the people on board. Feeling terribly guilty, he decides to join the coal mining to forget his guilty past.
“Friendship at Its Finest: Vijay, Ravi, and Mangal’s Story”
Vijay, Ravi, and Mangal initially clash, but after Mangal’s injury, Vijay saves him, and they become friends. The trio unites to fight against their greedy boss, Seth Dhanraj, and poor working conditions. Along the way, they also navigate their love lives – Vijay with Dr. Sudha, Mangal with Anita, and Ravi with Channo. Ultimately, they risk their lives to rescue miners during a flood, and Mangal sacrifices himself in the process.
The film became a super hit and grossed more than 6 crores at the box office. So this was the Kaala Patthar story, and we move on to his next film.
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