Overview
- Khan says he accepted the 2000 film solely to launch debutant Faisal Khan.
- Responding to Faisal’s allegations of illegal confinement and career sabotage, he said, “You can fight the world, but how can you fight your own family?”
- He described being disappointed by the failure yet said he has no regrets, noting the setback for both brothers and the team.
- Released on January 7, 2000, Mela turns 25 today after a widely panned box office run.
- Coverage recalls the film’s Sholay-styled framing and credits, including Twinkle Khanna and director Dharmesh Darshan, while noting no new legal developments in the family dispute.