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Your smile is so radiant that even the moon would blush in comparison; Your lovely presence has found a permanent home within my heart. Whenever I gaze upon your photograph, my heart begins to race— As if, within every single heartbeat, only your name resides.

Madhuri ji, there is a magical allure in your every gesture; You have made a home for yourself in the hearts of all your admirers. The entire world lights up, illuminated by the glow of your smile; Indeed, my every morning truly begins the moment I catch a glimpse of you. ✨💖

Dear Chandramukhi,

I remember watching Devdas and being instantly mesmerized by your character. You were inspired by Meerabai, who committed her life to Lord Krishna, just like you did to Devdas. While everyone pitied Paro - who was forcibly married into an affluent aristocratic family, caged in the lavish mansion - far away from her childhood sweetheart, I was drawn further by your enchantingly melancholic persona - "ek tawaif jogan ban gayi" ( "a courtesan became a devotee"). For a girl who was used for her body all her life in the rangeen kothi (bustling brothel), you were strikingly tethered to your soul.

But when Devdas entered, all bondage of yours was demolished and you finally felt free, only for you to miserably realize that you were just a distraction for Devdas, who loved and shall only ever love Paro. Someone like you was never meant to be truly cared for, that's what they said, it's what Devdas made you feel too in the end, in his own intoxicatingly bittersweet way. You accepted it all nevertheless with a fiercely sweet smile, just like you always had. And you still loved Dev, perhaps you had understood that some things never turn out the way we want them to, but when has that ever stopped us from falling in love? Your only fault that you did so while having been born 'lowly'.

On one day like this, Paro confronted you. Instead of reaping jealousy, you regarded Paro as a kind of Goddess who had the privilege of being showered Devdas's affection, so you bent to touch Paro's feet in deference. And what did Paro do in return? Mock your circumstances and taunt you for coming close to Dev - before complying to befriend you, later on. You had dealt humiliation through your entire life but you chose to suffer the most by Dev's anguish - seeing your love ruined by his love.

Superstars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff starrer iconic movie ‘Khalnayak’ has clocked 31 years .

Characters like ‘Ballu’ (played by Sanjay Dutt), created by legendary Subhash Ghai will be remembered for generations to come in the history of Indian cinema.

31 years ago, on August 6, theatres across the nation were electrified with the anthem “Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hoon Main.” Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu Balram became iconic, and filmmaker Subhash Ghai once again demonstrated his unmatched ability to create larger-than-life cinema in Bollywood.

Reflecting on the film’s impact, Subhash Ghai shared in a press note shared by his team, “I am beyond grateful to the audiences for their endless love towards the characters, songs and everything about the film after thirty-one years of its release. Needless to say, ‘Ballu Balram’ went onto become the most iconic character in the history of Indian cinema and stands tall with pride even today as the references from the film are drawn from across the globe, all this because of the audience’s love.”

Ballu Balram, with his alpha male persona, captivated the audience and is also very relevant to date.

Expressing gratitude for love on film, Subhash Ghai added, “The love and admiration for ‘Khalnayak’ even after three decades is humbling. It’s a reminder of the power of cinema and how it can transcend time. Ballu Balram remains relevant because he embodies the eternal struggle between good and evil within us all.”

‘Khalnayak’ is remembered as one of the biggest hits of the 1990s, and it has since gained cult status. The action crime drama, written, directed and produced by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts Limited, was released on August 6, 1993.

It starred Sanjay Dutt (as the villain), Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff as police officer Ram, and Madhuri as undercover cop Ganga in the film.