Kamal Haasan remembers period drama 'Hey Ram' 16 years later

Chennai: Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan’s period crime drama Hey Ram has turned 16, and the star went down memory lane, reminiscing some of the best moments of the film and thanked his actors and fans.

Touched by Hey Ram fans celebrating 16yrs. Remember all who made it possible. Especially Shah Rukh Khan and Bharat Shah.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 18, 2016

The film’s semi-fictional plot revolved around India’s partition and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

On Friday, Kamal specially remembered the role essayed by actor Mohan Gokhale, who passed away while shooting for the film. The role was later offered to Atul Kulkarni.

MohanGhokale .After sculpting Abhyankar beyond my expectation died. I Reshot with Atul K,who won the notional award..Thanks to Mrs.Ghokle

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 19, 2016

Kamal also wrote the above, adding that he wishes to showcase late Mohan’s performance from the film to all.

One day I wish to showcase late Mohan Ghokle's performance for all to see. A day before he died I told him he might win awards for his role

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 19, 2016

The film had music by legendary composer Ilayaraja. Kamal said Ilayaraja’s score was a “case study in film-making”.

Written and directed by Kamal, the film featured an ensemble cast of Rani Mukerji, Hema Malini, Abbas, Girish Karnad, Vasundhara Das, Nasseruddin Shah among others.

IANS