In
the
1970s,
merely
a
pic
of
a
top
star
would
ensure
house
full
boards
outside
theatres.
Even
if
the
actor
in
question
was
cast
in
a
miniscule
role,
the
initial
response
would
be
terrific,
most
of
the
times.
But
times
have
changed!
Shahrukh
Khan's
presence
in
Dulha
Mil
Gaya
didn't
attract
many
baraatis
[read
moviegoers]
at
cineplexes.
The
paying
public
was
well
aware
that
the
superstar
had
a
brief
role
in
the
film,
hence
the
enthusiasm
was
missing
for
this
one.
A
lot
has
changed
over
the
years.
I
distinctly
remember,
a
veteran
film-maker
had
assembled
a
plethora
of
actors
in
his
new
film
and
there
was
a
mad
scramble
to
acquire
its
rights,
even
though
the
distributors
were
well
aware
that
the
stars
were
merely
making
'friendly
appearances'.
The
screen
time
wouldn't
be
more
than
10
minutes
in
the
film.
Today,
most
actors
refrain
from
making
'friendly
appearances'
because
that
would
spoil
the
prospects
of
their
film,
which
stars
them
in
major
roles.
Talking
from
the
business
point
of
view,
Dulha
Mil
Gaya
never
took
off
and
the
Saturday
and
Sunday
figures
weren't
exciting
either.
Monday
onwards,
let's
not
discuss.
The
second
release,
Pyaar
Impossible,
fared
reasonably
well
at
select
plexes
of
metros,
that's
it.
A
fine
attempt,
the
business
was
not
in
sync
with
the
merits
of
the
film.
That's
box-office
for
you,
so
very
unpredictable.
With
both
Dulha
Mil
Gaya
and
Pyaar
Impossible
not
living
up
to
the
expectations,
all
eyes
are
now
on
Chance
Pe
Dance.
Will
the
audience
dance
to
its
tunes?
Only
time
will
tell!