- published: 12 Apr 2016
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Veer-Zaara is a 2004 Indian romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra. The movie stars Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji in the leading roles, with Manoj Bajpai, Kirron Kher, Divya Dutta and Anupam Kher in supporting roles. Veteran actors Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini make special appearances in the film. The dialogues were written by Aditya Chopra.
Set against the backdrop of conflict between India and Pakistan, this star-crossed romance follows the unfortunate love story of an Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh, and a Pakistani woman hailing from a rich political family of Lahore, Zaara Haayat Khan, who are separated for over twenty years. Saamiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer, finds Veer in prison, and upon listening to his story, tries to get him freed.
Highly anticipated pre-release, the film eventually became the top-grossing Bollywood film of the year at both the Indian and the international box office, earning over Rs. 750 million worldwide, in addition to being showcased at numerous prominent film festivals around the world. The music of the film, based on old compositions by the late Madan Mohan with lyrics by Javed Akhtar, was also successful. Upon its theatrical release, Veer-Zaara received mostly positive reviews from critics. The film won several awards in major Indian film award ceremonies, including the Most Popular Film award at the National Film Awards and the Best Movie award at the annual Filmfare Awards, among others. This film marked the return to directing for Yash Chopra after seven years, last directing the film Dil To Pagal Hai.
When you were a kid you faked it
smiling perfect photo album face
Broken home and all the bullshit
alcohol became your saving grace
Till you moved away
knapsack full of yesterdays on your shoulder
When the world’s crashing in
and the room starts to spin
just close your eyes and breathe again
Everyday you’re alive
it’s a test you’ve survived and you’ll be stronger in the
so breathe again
Pour another life and drink it
love yourself and learn to love someone
Find your peace if it’s your maker
there’s more peace in God than in a gun
‘cause you were meant to live
and you’ve got so much more to give