‘Ek Rishtaa The Bond of Love’ (2001), a heart-warming and emotional drama between father and son, was Akshay Kumar’s second collaboration with the filmmaker after the runaway success of their ‘Jaanwar’ (1999). It was the first time Darshan collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan.
Akshay Kumar reminiscences “Some memories fade away with time but ‘Ek Rishtaa’ is truly a nostalgic experience as it explored a relationship that I bonded with so deeply & the delight of being cast with Mr.Bachchan added to my excitement… I feel deeply indebted to the audience for their continued appreciation of the movie.”
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan says “We commenced our fruitful association with ‘Jaanwar’ which was Akshay’s first success after a string of over a dozen disappointments. Then with ‘Ek Rishtaa’ he went notches higher to be pitted against Amitabh Bachchan and carry off the role with full conviction. These movies were followed by ‘Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya’, ‘Andaaz’, ‘Talaash – The Hunt Begins’, ‘Mere Jeevan Saathi’ and ‘Dosti Friends Forever’.”
A Shree Krishna International presentation, ‘Ek Rishtaa’ enjoyed a 100 days theatrical run in Mumbai and several other cities in India, it met with overwhelming success in the International territories. The movie’s strong content continues to undoubtedly draw a large viewership on both television and digital platforms even today.