"Zubeidaa", an inter-faith love story between an actor and a Rajasthani king, did not earn money at the time of its release twenty years ago but the movie holds a special place in director Shyam Benegal's heart as it reflects a period of transition in India-- from a feudal society to a democratic one. Benegal said the story of Zubeidaa Begum caught his attention when he read Khalid Mohamed's article in a newspaper and he thought it was a beautiful love story.source https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/shyam-benegal-looks-back-as-zubeidaa-turns-20-i-don-t-think-it-did-well-financially-679159
