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Published 21:26 IST, January 21st 2020

Rishi Kapoor posts rare pic of Mughal-E-Azam sets from Roberto Rossellini's visit

Rishi Kapoor recently shared an old unseen photograph from the sets of Mughal-E-Azam with fans from the time Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini visited.

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The 1960 epic love saga of Bollywood Mughal-E-Azam was one of the biggest blockbusters of its time and has fans of the film even to this day. The film was a massive hit and the songs of the film too received immense love from fans. Over the course of time fans have praised the film and have even gone to praise the wonderful story of the film.

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Rishi Kapoor posts rare pic of Mughal-E-Azam sets from when Italian filmmaker Roberto Rossellini dropped by

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Recently actor Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to surprise fans with a rare unseen photograph from the film Mughal-E-Azam. The actors of the film can be seen in black and white as they posed for a picture with esteemed Italian director Roberto Rossellini. The photograph was taken in the Sheesh Mahal which was created for the film, at the Mohan Studio.

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Roberto visited India in the 50’s and was taken to the sets of Mughal-E-Azam as part of his tour. MF Husain himself accompanied him on his travels. Rishi Kapoor often posts such photos from the past on his social media and mages to provide for some deep nostalgia. The actor even posted several photos of himself on the sets of Mera Naam Joker. Rishi was a teenager at the time and just beginning to make his mark in the Hindi film industry.

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21:26 IST, January 21st 2020