Drawing Power From Tata 1210

In Bollywood, the 80s era is known for its versatility.

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From a mix of action to romance the 80s had it all. Released in October 1982, Shakti in literal sense means power. Aptly named, it was one of the first few iconic movies to set the tone for the rest of that decade with its powerful narration. Director Ramesh Sippy packed in genres of crime, action and drama in generous proportions for this potpourri. Remembered for a famous casting coup, Shakti had living legends, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan share the same frame for the first and the last time. The performances drew more power from a surprise cameo by Tata Motors’ popular 1210 semi-forward truck series. The Tata 1210 especially left a lasting impression in the scene where J K Verma (played by Amrish Puri) orders his goons to release his rival K.D. Narang’