Shah Rukh Khan's Om Shanti Om fire scene was shot at a location that was ‘destroyed' in fire itself, reveals Anand Mahindra
At the event, Anand Mahindra said. 'What I love about this is… I think most of you know that this was very intricately linked to Om Shanti Om. This is where Shah Rukh chose to film it. And there was very good reason, maybe even he was inspired by the history of this plot which suffered a fire and was destroyed, and that was a part of the plot. So, the plot of Om Shanti Om in fact involved fire and reincarnation,' he said.
He also recalled that the superstar even used the Yezdi in his 1994 hit film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. 'And frankly, that's exactly what we are here to do. I am sure Shah Rukh is going to be happy because he used the Yezdi in one of his earliest films Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. He really likes this brand,' Anand added.
ALSO READ | Yuvika Chaudhary made a mess of her 'Ek chutki sindoor' dialogue in Om Shanti Om, but didn't get scolded by Farah Khan: 'Sabko daant padti thi'
During an interview with Hindi Rush earlier, action-director Sham Kaushal was asked about this action scene in the film. 'No VFX was used around that time, so we had to light the fire on that set. It had Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, three camerapersons, and around 60 members of my unit inside the set. So, there were a total of 100 people inside the set that was on fire,' he shared in Punjabi.
He added, 'I was immensely stressed out during that shoot, I don't know how to explain it because one had to be careful. One had to make sure to put off the fire within seconds of lighting it. If someone commits a mistake anywhere, it could end on a disastrous note. I swear by God, there were so many times I'd go to the side and start crying on set. I felt I'd have a heart attack.'
Om Shanti Om was directed by Farah Khan and hit the big screens in 2007. The movie also marked the acting debut of Deepika Padukone. Besides Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika, the film also featured Shreyas Talpade, Arjun Rampal, and Kirron Kher in pivotal roles.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
'Fire and reincarnation': Bollywood movie set history revealed 17 years later by Anand Mahindra
Fire Scene Filmed at Actual Fire-Ravaged Location Real Flames, No VFX Legacy of Om Shanti Om Nearly two decades after its release, Om Shanti Om , starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone , continues to captivate audiences. Recently, billionaire Anand Mahindra revealed a fascinating behind-the-scenes detail about the film's iconic fire sequence that has long intrigued to Times of India, speaking at the launch of the 2025 Yezdi Roadster motorcycle at Mumbai's Mukesh Mills, Mahindra shared that the dramatic scene — where Om attempts to save Shantipriya from flames — was shot at a site with its own fiery past. The mill, known for its eerie reputation in the film industry, had previously been destroyed in a fire. Mahindra noted that Shah Rukh Khan's choice of location might have been inspired by this history, reflecting the movie's plot that intertwined fire and also recalled Shah Rukh Khan's fondness for the Yezdi motorcycle, highlighting that the actor had ridden it in his 1994 hit Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, making the bike launch at Mukesh Mills a fitting director Sham Kaushal, in a previous interview with Hindi Rush, explained that no visual effects were used during the fire sequence. Around 100 people, including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, three cameramen, and 60 crew members, were present on the set while the flames were lit. The shoot was a highly stressful experience, as the fire had to be controlled within seconds to prevent disaster. Kaushal admitted that the intensity of the shoot left him emotionally overwhelmed at times, fearing for everyone's by Farah Khan, Om Shanti Om released in 2007 and marked Deepika Padukone's debut in Bollywood. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika, the film featured Shreyas Talpade, Arjun Rampal, and Kirron Kher in pivotal roles. The movie remains celebrated for its story and remarkable performances.
India.com
7 hours ago
- India.com
Shah Rukh Khan will make premium liquor with son Aryan Khan, joins hand with this liquor company and Zerodha's…
Spirit maker Radico Khaitan on Tuesday announced 'D'YAVOL Spirits', a new venture with actor Shah Rukh Khan, his son Aryan, and Zerodha brokerage's Nikhil Kamath. Radico Khaitan said it will invest Rs 40 crore for a 47.5 per cent stake in D'YAVOL BV and D'YAVOL India, and be the largest shareholder, as per an exchange filing. Shah Rukh Khan had launched D'YAVOL as a luxury brand with his son Aryan. The new venture will rely on Radico's distribution and marketing, and D'YAVOL team's creative abilities, and will launch a luxury tequila soon. What Radico Khaitan Said About New JV? Abhishek Khaitan, the managing director of Radico Khaitan, said this is a long-term investment for the company in the luxury spirits segment. Khan said the partnership is seeking to build something 'bold, relevant and future-facing', while his son Aryan said the ambition is to build a brand which 'lives in culture'. The brand intends to compete anywhere in the world, Kamath said, adding that premium alcohol is no longer defined by geography. Radico Khaitan Managing Director Abhishek Khaitan said, 'With Diageo Spirits, we are going to begin a bold new chapter.' He added that this is a long-term investment essential for the company's growth. Radico Khaitan is one of India's oldest liquor manufacturers, established in 1943. What Radico Khaitan Does? It was originally known as Rampur Distillery. In the 1970s, G.N. Khaitan, father of Lalit Khaitan, acquired the company. In 1998, the company launched its PM Whisky. Radico Khaitan has extensive experience in blending, marketing, and distribution. It operates three distilleries with a total capacity of 321 million litres, and its products are sold in over 100 countries. The objective of this partnership is to capture India's premium spirits market, as alcohol consumers in the country are now shifting their preference from traditional products to higher-quality offerings. (With Inputs From PTI)
News18
10 hours ago
- News18
Before War 2 Vs Coolie, A Look At 5 Epic Box Office Clashes Of All Time
With advance bookings for both War 2 and Coolie being underway, the competition has grown even more fierce The Independence Day box office clash between the two most anticipated films, Rajinikanth's Coolie and Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR starrer War 2, is buzzing. With advance bookings for both films being underway, the competition has grown even more fierce. While Coolie dominates early bookings, it's still too early to predict who will have the last smile. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Featuring Rajinikanth in the lead role, Coolie boasts a powerhouse cast including Shruti Hassan, Sathyaraj, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Aamir Khan. On the other hand, Hrithik Roshan is all set to reprise his role as Major Kabir for the last time in the Ayan Mukherji-directed War 2. Alongside Hrithik Roshan, the film stars Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in prominent roles. Both these films will release on August 14. Gadar: Ek Prem Katha vs Lagaan (2001) These two period films proved that clashes between two Bollywood films do not have to result in losses for one of the two films. While Sunny Deol's Gadar was the bigger box office winner, earning more than Rs 43 crore, Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan made it to the top five nominations for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards for 2001, despite earning Rs 25 crore at the box office. Don vs Jaan-E-Maan (2006) Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's box office clash in 2006 was the most anticipated clash for movie lovers. While Shah Rukh Khan's remake of Amitabh Bachchan's 1978 film earned more than Rs 24 crore at the box office, Salman Khan's romantic drama co-starring Preity Zinta and Akshat Kumar collected only Rs 12 crore. Dunki vs Salaar (2023) Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Dunki and Prashanth Neel's Salaar clashed at the box office during Christmas 2023. While fans thought the SRK and Rajkumar Hirani combo would deliver a masterpiece, the audiences were disappointed in the end with the Rs 212.42 crore box office collection. On the other hand, Salaar did an exceptional job at the box office, earning Rs 404 crore. Saawariya vs Om Shanti Om (2007) During Diwali 2007, when Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya marked the debut of Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer retro saga Om Shanti Om introduced Deepika Padukone. While Saawariya managed to collect Rs 24 crore, Om Shanti Om triumphed with nearly Rs 70 crore at the box office. Dilwale vs Bajirao Mastani (2015) Sanjay Leela Bhansali and SRK clashed at the box office again in 2015. Despite facing multiple controversies, Bajirao Mastani, starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, earned Rs 184.2 crore at the box office, while Shah Rukh Khan's Dilwale collected Rs 148.72 crore. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
