Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Anil Kapoor recalls Karma's 'intimidating and inspiring' Dilip Kumar experience
A very old Indian movie called Karma turned 40 years old on August 8, 2026.
It came out in theaters in 1986 and was a huge hit.
An actor named Anil Kapoor was in that movie when he was younger.
He shared a montage of memories from the movie online.
He said every day on the set felt like a masterclass, where he learned a lot.
He said acting with the famous actors Dilip Kumar and Naseeruddin Shah was scary but also very inspiring.
The movie is about a jailor who gets help from three prisoners to stop a dangerous criminal.
It was directed by Subhash Ghai.
The movie is also famous for its songs, which people still love today.
Anil Kapoor thanked everyone for keeping Karma alive for four decades.
Karma, the 1986 patriotic action drama, completed 40 years on August 8, 2026.
Anil Kapoor said working with Dilip Kumar and Naseeruddin Shah was 'equal parts intimidating and inspiring.'
The film, directed and produced by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was one of the biggest blockbusters of 1986.
Karma featured an ensemble cast including Nutan, Jackie Shroff, Sridevi, Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal.
The Laxmikant-Pyarelal soundtrack remains popular, with songs like Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge and Aye Watan Tere Liye.
- Who
- Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, who starred as Ajju in the film alongside Dilip Kumar and Naseeruddin Shah, directed by Subhash Ghai.
- What
- The iconic patriotic action drama Karma completed four decades since its release.
- When
- August 8, 2026, marking 40 years since the film's release on August 8, 1986.
- Where
- Mumbai, with Anil Kapoor sharing his tribute on X (formerly Twitter).
- Why
- Anil Kapoor paid tribute to the film, its legendary cast and director, calling the experience a career milestone.
- Film
- Karma
- Release Date
- August 8, 1986
- Anniversary
- 40 years on August 8, 2026
- Director & Producer
- Subhash Ghai
- Production Banner
- Mukta Arts
- Lead Actor
- Dilip Kumar
- Music Composers
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal
- Notable Songs
- Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge, Aye Watan Tere Liye, Na Jaiyo Pardes, Maine Rab Se Tujhe, De Daru