It was 1975, the period of Emergency where there was a feeling of insecurity and fear amongst people. No one dared to go out alone at night and people scrambled to their homes, if it was nearing dusk. All these things happened in Delhi where more than 4 persons were not allowed to gather or meet in public!
The best relief came in the form of a great Love story film"Julie" that starred Actors Lakshmi and Vikram with some memorable romantic songs that is even remembered and sung today in most households! The music was by Rajesh Roshan, Uncle of Hrithik Roshan and Brother of Rakesh Roshan who gave us some real hot numbers in the film!
I asked my wife whom I was dating then to accompany to watch this movie in a theatre popularly known as Rivoli in the Connaught Place area. She reluctantly agreed to go with me for this movie, well before our marriage apprehending flaks from people who might see her with me watching this movie as it was quite a bold theme for those days as it essayed about college days love affairs and getting pregnant before marriage which was considered as the greatest sin in the world that was unpardonable by elders of communities. The movie depicted a bold theme of an Anglo Indian Girl, Lakshmi getting involved with a Hindu Boy, Vikram and the remaining unfolding of romance, drama, climax etc.. Lakshmi was a well known South Indian Actor who had also acted in the Malayalam version of this film that was titled "Chattakari" that ran for several months and became a super hit prompting producers from the Bollywood Industry to remake it in Hindi. Surely, this film was a great hit in Hindi too!!
My heart sang "My heart is beating, keeps on repeating.... I am waiting for you!!" The song sung by Preeti Sagar created waves not only because of its captive tune but also for the fact that it was an English song introduced in Hindi films by Rajesh Roshan, describing the life style that Anglo-Indians enjoyed living with! Lakshmi as a seductive Anglo-Indian girl lived her role with justification!!
Deep inside, my heart started singing" Bhool Gaya Sab Kuch, Yaad nahin Ab Kuch, par ek nahi baat na Bhooli.... Julie ..... I love you!!" yes, it was a song that captivated and enthralled so many young hearts during those times and made every man wish for a girl friend like Julie!!! Lakshmi still looked the same with her polished, shining skin intact except for the untimely intrusion of age that elevated the star to the title of "yesteryear actor". It was a pleasure to meet with the actor after such a long gap which fondly kindled the glorious past of my life! Nevertheless, , I stood firmly convinced about the fact that my wife still looked best, dignified and pious and gave the same feeling that we had some 40 years back for each other!
