Ramanand Sagar’s grand-son makes debut with ‘1971’ 
By Taran Adarsh, October 7, 2005 - 06:16 IST
Dr. Ramanand Sagar’s film production wing is all set to fly again with the debut of Sagar’s grand-son Amrit Sagar as director. 1971 -- that’s the title of the film -- heralds the return of the Sagar banner to the big screen after nearly two decades.
1971 was shot entirely in Kullu-Manali in a 71-day schedule at the peak of winter [the entire shooting was wrapped up on June 10]. The snow-laden location provides a chilling ambience for the unfolding of an adventure drama centering around six Indian war prisoners across the border, who break free to set out on a death-defying journey home.
1971 also brings to the fore Akash Sagar, Amrit’s younger brother as a music director.
Manoj Bajpai takes centre stage in the all-male principal cast, which includes Ravi Kissen, Kumud Mishra, Manav Kaul, Deepak Dobriyal, Chitranjan Giri, Piyush Mishra, Vivek Mishra and Gyan Prakash. Farida Dadi puts in a cameo.
1971 is produced by Amrit’s father Moti Sagar, who has written, edited and directed RAMAYAN and SHRI KRISHNA along with his illustrious father Dr. Ramanand Sagar.
Story-screenplay: Piyush Mishra. Camera: Chirtantan Das. Editing: Shyam Salgaonkar. Action: Shyam Kaushal.
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