poor’s son Kunal has shared that the crew of the film Ajooba flew 650 kg of dal to the USSR during filming.
The massive Indian unit, comprising 200 members, found local Russian cuisine too bland and craved familiar home-cooked meals, leading them to set up their own kitchen.
The ambitious project went wildly over budget, partly due to the lavish treatment of the cast and crew, who flew club class and stayed for weeks even for minor scenes.
Kunal joked that the extended stays and romantic entanglements among the crew contributed to the financial chaos of the production.
Despite starring Amitabh Bachchan and being the most expensive film of its time, Ajooba flopped in India but found success in the Soviet Union.
It marked the last cinematic collaboration between the two nations, leaving behind a legacy of grand ambition and behind-the-scenes drama.
