Aamir Khan, Shammi Kapoor attend the screening of Teesri Manzil

Aamir Khan, his wife Kiran Rao, veteran actor Shammi Kapoor, Asha Parekh, well known singer Asha Bhosle and many other well-known Bollywood stars attended the screening of Teesri Manzil in Purani Jeans Film Festival organized by Radio Mirchi.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was spotted with his wife Kiran Rao, is so fond of films of the 1950s-60s that he wishes he was an actor in that era, which he describes as the golden period of Indian cinema.

Veteran actress Asha Parekh walked down memory lane as she recalled her blockbuster film Teesri Manzil and said if the film is remade today, actress Kareena Kapoor should play the role she essayed.

Well-known singer Asha Bhosle came to attend the screening of Teesri Manzil in Purani Jeans Film Festival organized by Radio Mirchi.

Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor, who had enthralled audiences with his super-energetic performance in Teesri Manzil (1966), remembers his first wife, actress Geeta Bali, whom he lost while he was shooting for the film.

"There are many beautiful moments I spent during the making of Teesri Manzil. There are some sad moments of my life that occurred during the making of film as well. I lost my wife in that period of time in 1975 and then we continued to work," Shammi told reporters at PVR Phoenix Mill, where he had attended to watch Teesri Manzil in Purani Jeans Film Festival organised by Radio Mirchi.

"She was there when I started working in Teesri Manzil. She would have been very happy to see my contribution in this picture, which I am very proud of," he added.

Said Aamir Khan, "To me the 1950s-60s were the golden period of Indian cinema. During that time the creative talents be it director, actor, lyric writers, composers, writers and in every department used to be excellent."

"I think that people during that time were more passionate about filmmaking," he said.

"All old films I see, I feel that I should have worked in them. Teesri Manzil, Guide and the list is unending. They are so fantastically made. I wish I was born during that period," he added.

The actor was all praise for the radio station's initiative for screening Indian classics.

Asked which actor of today's generation could reprise his role had the film been remade, Shammi Kapoor said: "I don't think you will be able to make it again."

Aamir Khan greets veteran actor Shammi Kapoor.

"It's a great opportunity for the youngsters today to see these films, made by such talented people, great artistes, performers, directors, writers and composers. This is actually our treasure," said Aamir.

Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor at the event.

Avantika Malik at the Teesri Manzil Film Screening.

"In every period of time different kind of talent has come in Indian cinema. So it's quite difficult to compare one period of cinema with the other," Aamir said.

"I don't think that now there is any dearth of talent. It often happens that we like older things, as there is a nostalgia value. But I think that talent at that time was really special. But today's talent, like me, is privileged and proud to belong to this lineage of talented people," added Aamir.

Who's who of Bollywood turned up to celebrate the magic of Teesri Manzil.

Remembering his uncle Nasir Hussain, Aamir Khan revealed that he regards his late uncle to be his guru as he had worked with him for four years as an assistant director.

Avantika Malik with her friends at the Teesri Manzil Film Screening.

Aamir wished his late uncle could see his directorial debut Taare Zameen Par (2007).

Feeling nostalgic, Asha also revealed an incident during the shoot of the film that she still remembers.

"In the film there is a song 'Aajaa aajaa'. When that was being picturised, I somehow contracted an allergy. So I was on a lot of medicines. Because of that I had to finish the song very soon, had to do a lot of portions together. That was quite difficult and I still remember that," she said.

Teesri Manzil was made in 1966.

Teesri Manzil was a super hit film of that era.