Nikaah Unknown Facts: There have been many controversies in the world of cinema which are still discussed even today. The controversy of the film Nikah is also included in those controversies. The 1982 film Nikaah was directed and produced by BR Chopra. This film not only faced 32 legal cases but actress Salma Agha also faced harassment. Despite all this, the film Nikaah was a superhit at the box office.
Crowds gathered in theaters to watch the film Nikaah, there were controversies about it outside and the songs of this film created a stir on the radio. The real title of the film was not ‘Nikah’ but something else. Let us tell you some such unheard things related to the film.
What was the original title of the film Nikaah?
The original title of the film Nikaah, released in 1982, was ‘Talak-Talak-Talak’. The story of the film was based on triple talaq and the main controversy was about this. Later the makers had to change the name of the film because the Muslim community had a problem with it. The title and theme of the film were changed hastily because 31 legal cases were filed against it. Different people had the same question as to why all the questions are on triple talaq and it is not right to make a film on this issue unless everything is known about it.
Controversy also broke out over lead actress Salma Agha
The controversy over the name of the film did not stop, it even reached the lead actress Salma Agha. According to media reports, Salma Agha started receiving threats at that time and was also harassed a lot. Both the film’s star and the film had to face these controversies for a long time. Later the makers decided that they would change the name of the film to ‘Nikah’ and that is what happened. With this the film was released, and it was successful.
Box office collection of ‘Nikah’
The film Nikaah was released on 24 September 1982, which was produced by BR Chopra. Artists like Salma Aga, Raj Babbar, Deepar Parasar, Tanuja, Asrani were seen in the film. According to DNA, this film, made for just Rs 4 crore, had collected Rs 9 crore at the box office. Its success surprised many opponents.
