Rakesh Roshan’s 1994 blockbuster Karan Arjun has re-opened in movie theatres this past week. Although the focus of media attention during release was clearly the Salman-SRK Jodi, over the years Karan Arjun has gained recognition for its matriarchal salespitch. Raakhee Gulzar who played Karan and Arjun’s mother was Rakesh Roshan’s one and only choice. Says Raakhee, “I’ve known Rakesh Roshan for a very long time. Before being directed by him in Karan Arjun, we had worked as co-stars in Aankhon Aankhon Mein and Aankh Micholi. Years later he came to me with the offer of playing a mother’s role in