Bollywood's Iconic 'John Jaani Janardhan': 13 Stars, 7-Day Shoot, Mohammed Rafi's Voice
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News18•23-01-2026, 10:48
Bollywood's Iconic 'John Jaani Janardhan': 13 Stars, 7-Day Shoot, Mohammed Rafi's Voice
- •The 1981 film 'Naseeb' features the iconic song 'John Jaani Janardhan', which brought together 13 major Bollywood stars.
- •Stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor, Dharmendra, Waheeda Rehman, and Shammi Kapoor appeared in the song, directed by Manmohan Desai.
- •Unusually, the song's shooting spanned seven days, a stark contrast to the typical one or two days for filming songs.
- •Composed by Lakshmikant-Pyarelal with lyrics by Anand Bakshi, Mohammed Rafi's vocals made the 6.28-minute song a classic.
- •This song set a precedent for multi-star appearances in Bollywood, influencing later films like 'Om Shanti Om's 'Deewani Deewani'.
Why It Matters: 'John Jaani Janardhan' from 'Naseeb' is a Bollywood classic for its multi-star cast and extensive shoot.
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