Legendary singer Udit Narayan looked back on his early days in Mumbai and his career's wild ride. He talked about watching the original Don in 1978 as a newcomer,then later singing for its sequel, Don 2.
Narayan shared this story on an upcoming episode of Indian Idol. His memories surfaced after contestant Abhishek sang 'Are Diwano Mujhe Pehchano,' a hit from the 1978 blockbuster.
The singer remembered arriving in Bombay in 1978,the year Don premiered. He recalled a theater called Ganga Jamuna in Tardeo,where he sought a friend's help.
Narayan,then struggling,had no money but wanted to see the film. His friend agreed to go with him. He described watching Amitabh Bachchan and Zeenat Aman on screen.
I’ve gone into a flashback . year this film,Don,was released was same year I came to Bombay 1978. I still remember there was a theater called Ganga Jamuna in Tardeo; I don't know if it still exists or not. I requested a friend, 'Buddy, I don’t have any money, but I really want to watch Don.' He said, 'Come on,let’s go together.' So I went to watch it. The way this song featuring Amitabh Bachchan sir and Zeenat Aman ji was filmed was simply amazing . The film itself was outstanding,and when you have two superstars like them,the film is bound to be spectacular.
Decades later,Narayan found himself recording for Don 2. He was astonished at how things turned out,calling it remarkable .
He mused about what he saw as a divine screenplay for his life . Maybe the Almighty had plans for him back in those struggling days in Mumbai.
Host Aditya Narayan joined the tribute,praising original film and its lasting soundtrack. He noted Zeenat Aman's Don as a movie etched in cinema lovers' minds…
