Circa 1999-2000 . I was around 14 then, and not many things on TV really made me interested other than NGC, Discovery or the News. and then one day, while browsing channels I saw this short film on Star Plus ’ Bhoron Ne Khilaya Phool’ under the tele-series, Star Bestsellers .
For the first time ever, I was hooked on to TV! and mind you, these 1 hour episodes, each time a different story, were not just any other TV serial. They are, by far the best, tele-films shown on Indian Television till date.
Star Bestsellers, for many new, struggling actors and directors, proved to be the turning point in their careers and life. To name a few:
Tigmanshu Dhulia -
The director of the popular TV show ’ Just Mohabbat ’ ( 1996) , after directing 6 different 45 min stories for Star Bestsellers, went ahead to direct his first movie - Haasil in 2003, which got rave reviews.
Imtiaz Ali -
The king of romantic comedy’s. Went on to direct
Socha Na Tha ( 2005) , Jab We Met ( 2007) , and the soon to be released Love Aaj Kal , starring Saif and Deepika Padukone.
Anurag Kashyap -
The genius himself. went on to direct the controversial Black Friday , Paanch , and recently the super successful Dev D . For Star Bestsellers he directed the terrific story ’ Last Train to Mahakali ’, which is also the only story whose video is available online out of the entire series! I am posting the videos on this post. Take 45 mins out for this wonderfully directed story.
Kay Kay Menon -
Needs no introduction. Watch out for him in Last Train to Mahakali.
Irfan Khan -
The extremely talented actor was seen in 2-3 episodes of the Star Bestseller series. He got The Warrior’ after Star Bestsellers and made him a face to reckon with all around the world.
The above are only few of the extremely talented actors and directors which made Star Bestsellers what it was. I sooo wish to get hold of the other episodes.
Trust me, after watching this, you would die for more!
Enjoy!
Sidharth Mehta
Dubai, UAE
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