Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Subhash Ghai Shares Rare 'Karma' Set Photos on 40th Anniversary
A very famous Indian movie maker named Subhash Ghai shared some old pictures on the internet.
The pictures were taken long ago while he was making a movie called 'Karma'.
'Karma' first came out on August 8, 1986.
That means the movie is now 40 years old!
The movie had lots of famous actors in it, like Dilip Kumar, Sridevi, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor and Naseeruddin Shah.
In the pictures, you can see Mr. Ghai talking to the actors and helping them act.
There are also fun pictures of the whole movie team together.
The movie's songs were very popular and people still enjoy them today.
Sharing these pictures is a nice way to remember the movie on its special birthday.
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai shared rare behind-the-scenes photos from the sets of his 1986 action drama 'Karma' on its 40th anniversary.
The archival images show Ghai directing scenes, discussing shots with Dilip Kumar and Anil Kapoor, and interacting with Naseeruddin Shah and Jackie Shroff.
Released on August 8, 1986, 'Karma' was written, directed and produced by Subhash Ghai under the Mukta Arts banner.
The film featured an ensemble cast including Dilip Kumar, Nutan, Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Dara Singh, Tom Alter, Beena Banerjee, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor.
Its chartbuster soundtrack was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, featuring songs like 'Aye Watan Tere Liye', 'Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge' and 'Na Jaiyo Pardes'.
- Who
- Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, who wrote, directed and produced 'Karma', along with the film's star cast including Dilip Kumar, Sridevi, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Naseeruddin Shah.
- What
- Subhash Ghai shared rare behind-the-scenes photographs from the sets of the 1986 film 'Karma' on its 40th anniversary.
- When
- August 8, marking 40 years since the film's release on August 8, 1986.
- Where
- Mumbai, India, with the images posted on social media.
- Why
- To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the iconic action drama and share glimpses of its making.
- Film
- Karma
- Release Date
- August 8, 1986
- Anniversary
- 40 years (August 8, 2026)
- Writer-Director-Producer
- Subhash Ghai
- Production Banner
- Mukta Arts
- Genre
- Action drama
- Music Composers
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal
- Lyricist
- Anand Bakshi