![]() Yash Chopra got a subdued response from financier Gulshan Rai and the distributors when he showed the film to them a week before its scheduled release.It was the first time Yash Chopra directed a film that he or his brother B.R. Yash Chopra returned Gulshan Rai's favour by directing the film "Joshila" (1973) for Rai's banner. ![]() The film went on to become a blockbuster hit and was the beginning of Yash Chopra's successful career as a producer. Producer and film financier Gulshan Rai also helped finance the film with a contribution of Rs. Lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi, who was a close friend of Chopra, told him that he would take his fees only if the film was a hit. Actress Raakhee even offered to contribute to the film's finances. He got a lot of support from his lead actors who gave him the freedom of deciding their remuneration. ![]()
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