For a fledgling performer with just a few films to his name, a full-length role opposite screen legend Dilip Kumar would be reward enough.
Yet Kapoor grabbed the opportunity this Yash Chopra film offered with gusto, managing to consummately outshine the screen veteran even if armed with a clear supporting role.
Kapoor's Raja was a street tough, irascible and hard as nails, yet thanks to the charismatic way the actor played him, it was tough not to like him even before he straightened up to fly right.
In the picture: A scene from Mashaal.
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