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Mint
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Farah Khan calls Katrina Kaif's Sheila Ki Jawani ‘cheapest song' of her life: 'All we had were these 10 dancers'
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan opened up about working on dance numbers in films. Talking about her "cheapest' song, she named Katrina Kaif's hit number, Sheila Ki Jawani from Tees Maar Khan. She also said that it was the biggest hit of her career. The conversation began when Farah visited actor Manasi Parekh at her house. When Manasi talked about a Gujarati film, made on a small budget of ₹ 5 crore, Farah expressed her shock. Farah said, "When someone tells me that they made their song on a huge budget, it doesn't impress me. I believe that the lesser the budget you have, the better you think. The cheapest song of my life is Sheila Ki Jawani.' Her statement can easily surprise anyone. 'We didn't have any set for it. All we had were these 10 dancers. We finished shooting the entire song in just three and a half shifts. It is the cheapest song I have done and the biggest hit of my career. One of the top three-four hits," Farah added. Sheila Ki Jawani remains one of the most popular songs from Katrina Kaif. It is from the 2010 Bollywood film Tees Maar Khan, which was also directed by Farah Khan. The song is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Dadlani, while music duo Vishal–Shekhar composed the music. Featuring Katrina Kaif and her smooth dance movies, the song was a chartbuster. Talking about the song, Katrina once said that she doesn't get offended when Sheila Ki Jawani is called an 'item number.' She told Zee News, 'It was one of the raunchiest songs I have ever shot." 'It was a learning experience for me. I don't take the song being called an item number as an offence. There is exposure in the song, but it's more about attitude and I was specific about that." Besides Katrina, Tees Maar Khan also starred Akshay Kumar, Akshaye Khanna, Rajiv Lakshman, Raghu Ram, Ali Asgar and others. The film did moderate business at the box office and received negative reviews. However, it received cult status as a classic parody film and is still widely remembered for Kaif's dance in Sheila Ki Jawani.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Farah Khan recalls having no set for Katrina Kaif's Sheila Ki Jawani, calls it ‘cheapest song of my life'
Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has choreographed hit tracks like Pehla Nasha, Chaiyya Chaiyya, Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane, and more. In her recent vlog, Farah revealed that Katrina Kaif's Sheila Ki Jawani from Tees Maar Khan was her 'cheapest' song, as she didn't have any set for it. (Also Read: Farah Khan hints at her cook Dilip's exorbitant salary after he demands a hike: 'If I tell you how much he earns…') Farah visited actor Manasi Parekh's house. While talking about her upcoming film Shubhchintak, Manasi shared that a Gujarati film is made on a small budget of ₹5 crore. Farah was shocked to learn this. She then shared, 'When someone tells me that they made their song on a huge budget, it doesn't impress me. I believe that the lesser the budget you have, the better you think. The cheapest song of my life is Sheila Ki Jawani.' Farah's statement surprised actors Manasi and Swapnil. She added, 'We didn't have any set for it. All we had were these 10 dancers. We finished shooting the entire song in just three and a half shifts. It is the cheapest song I have done and the biggest hit of my career. One of the top three-four hits.' The actors then showed a glimpse of their movie to Farah, and she couldn't stop gushing about how different Mansi looked in it. She added, 'It doesn't look like a film made with ₹5 crore.' Sheila Ki Jawani is a popular song from the 2010 Bollywood film Tees Maar Khan, directed by Farah Khan. Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Vishal Dadlani, and composed by the music duo Vishal–Shekhar, the song features Katrina Kaif in a glamorous avatar. The song became an instant chartbuster. Meanwhile, Farah was most recently seen as a host on the reality cooking television show Celebrity MasterChef. Judged by chefs Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar, the show featured Abhijeet Sawant, Tejasswi Prakash, Archana Gautam, Nikki Tamboli, Gaurav Khanna, and Faisal Shaikh, among others, as participants competing for the title. Gaurav won the show along with a ₹20 lakh cash prize
Economic Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Farah Khan admits Katrina Kaif's ‘Sheila Ki Jawani' is the 'cheapest song' she ever worked on
Behind the Scenes: No Set, Just 10 Dancers Quick Production with Limited Resources Comparing Budgets and Impact Released in 2010 as part of the film Tees Maar Khan, 'Sheila Ki Jawani' quickly became one of Bollywood's most celebrated dance numbers. With Katrina Kaif in the lead and Farah Khan handling choreography, the song became a chartbuster. Its infectious rhythm, composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar, and Sunidhi Chauhan's powerful vocals helped it secure numerous awards, including Best Female Playback Singer and Best Choreography. More than a decade later, the song continues to be a crowd favorite at weddings, college events, and dance its glitzy appearance and iconic status, Farah Khan recently revealed that 'Sheila Ki Jawani' was produced on a surprisingly minimal budget. Speaking in a vlog filmed at actress Manasi Parekh's residence, Farah discussed their upcoming film Shubhchintak and expressed amazement at its low production cost. When Manasi shared that their entire film was made for Rs 5 crore, Farah responded by saying that in today's times, many individual songs cost more than went on to recall her own experience, noting that elaborate budgets don't necessarily guarantee quality. She said that when people flaunt the cost of producing a song, it doesn't impress her. According to her, 'the lesser budget you have, the better you think.' She revealed that Sheila Ki Jawani remains the cheapest song she has ever worked revelation shocked both Manasi Parekh and actor Swapnil Joshi, who were also part of the discussion. Farah shared that the song had no set at all, and was completed with just ten dancers. The entire shoot was wrapped up in three and a half days. She described it as not just the cheapest but also one of the biggest hits of her career, ranking it among her top three or four most successful while the song turned into a cultural phenomenon, Tees Maar Khan itself failed to meet box office expectations. Featuring Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar in lead roles, the film also included cameos by stars like Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor. Despite a hefty production budget of Rs 45 crore, it grossed Rs 101.89 crore globally. However, due to negative reviews and high costs, it was labeled a commercial perspective offers a contrast to current industry trends, where budgets continue to soar. For instance, actor Ram Charan's film Game Changer made headlines for spending nearly Rs 75 crore on just four songs, choreographed by Ganesh Acharya and involving over 1000 dancers. Despite the massive investment, neither the songs nor the film managed to capture audience 15 years after its release, Sheila Ki Jawani remains etched in public memory. Katrina Kaif's performance, paired with memorable music and choreography, helped the song transcend the limitations of the film it belonged to.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Farah Khan admits Katrina Kaif's ‘Sheila Ki Jawani' is the 'cheapest song' she ever worked on
Farah Khan recently revealed that the chart-topping song Sheila Ki Jawani from the 2010 film Tees Maar Khan was the cheapest song of her career. Despite having no set, only 10 dancers, and being shot in just three and a half days, the song became one of her biggest hits. In a vlog with actress Manasi Parekh, Farah emphasized that creativity thrives on limited budgets and said high-cost productions don't impress her. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Behind the Scenes: No Set, Just 10 Dancers Quick Production with Limited Resources Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Comparing Budgets and Impact Released in 2010 as part of the film Tees Maar Khan, 'Sheila Ki Jawani' quickly became one of Bollywood's most celebrated dance numbers. With Katrina Kaif in the lead and Farah Khan handling choreography, the song became a chartbuster. Its infectious rhythm, composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar, and Sunidhi Chauhan's powerful vocals helped it secure numerous awards, including Best Female Playback Singer and Best Choreography. More than a decade later, the song continues to be a crowd favorite at weddings, college events, and dance its glitzy appearance and iconic status, Farah Khan recently revealed that 'Sheila Ki Jawani' was produced on a surprisingly minimal budget. Speaking in a vlog filmed at actress Manasi Parekh's residence, Farah discussed their upcoming film Shubhchintak and expressed amazement at its low production cost. When Manasi shared that their entire film was made for Rs 5 crore, Farah responded by saying that in today's times, many individual songs cost more than went on to recall her own experience, noting that elaborate budgets don't necessarily guarantee quality. She said that when people flaunt the cost of producing a song, it doesn't impress her. According to her, 'the lesser budget you have, the better you think.' She revealed that Sheila Ki Jawani remains the cheapest song she has ever worked revelation shocked both Manasi Parekh and actor Swapnil Joshi, who were also part of the discussion. Farah shared that the song had no set at all, and was completed with just ten dancers. The entire shoot was wrapped up in three and a half days. She described it as not just the cheapest but also one of the biggest hits of her career, ranking it among her top three or four most successful while the song turned into a cultural phenomenon, Tees Maar Khan itself failed to meet box office expectations. Featuring Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar in lead roles, the film also included cameos by stars like Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor. Despite a hefty production budget of Rs 45 crore, it grossed Rs 101.89 crore globally. However, due to negative reviews and high costs, it was labeled a commercial perspective offers a contrast to current industry trends, where budgets continue to soar. For instance, actor Ram Charan's film Game Changer made headlines for spending nearly Rs 75 crore on just four songs, choreographed by Ganesh Acharya and involving over 1000 dancers. Despite the massive investment, neither the songs nor the film managed to capture audience 15 years after its release, Sheila Ki Jawani remains etched in public memory. Katrina Kaif's performance, paired with memorable music and choreography, helped the song transcend the limitations of the film it belonged to.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Farah Khan reveals Katrina Kaif's ‘Sheila Ki Jawani' is the ‘cheapest song' of her career: ‘It doesn't impress me when someone makes a song on a huge budget'
Farah Khan 's film 'Tees Maar Khan', released in 2010, also grabbed attention for the hit song 'Sheila Ki Jawani', featuring Katrina Kaif in a striking appearance. Farah Khan choreographed the song, while Sunidhi Chauhan 's powerful vocals earned her several accolades for Best Female Playback Singer. The music was composed by Vishal-Shekhar, and the song continues to be a favourite at weddings and parties. Farah recently revealed that this mega-hit track was actually created on a shoestring budget . Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif spotted at Farhan Akhtar's residence | #Shorts Farah about budget of movies and songs The revelation came during a candid conversation at actress Manasi Parekh's home. The filmmaker visited her for a vlog and discussed their collaboration on the upcoming film Shubhchintak. When Manasi mentioned that the film was made with a modest budget of Rs 5 crore, Farah was taken aback. 'It doesn't look like a film made on such a small budget. In today's time, a song's budget is more than your entire film's budget,' she said. Farah opens up about the making cost of Sheila Ki Jawani Farah shared her own experience: 'When someone boasts to me that they made their song on a huge budget, it doesn't impress me. I believe the smaller your budget, the better you think. The cheapest song of my life is Sheila Ki Jawani.' This confession left Manasi and fellow actor Swapnil Joshi visibly stunned. Farah explained, 'We didn't have any set for it. All we had were these 10 dancers. We finished shooting the entire song in just three and a half days. It is the cheapest song I've done and the biggest hit of my career. One of the top three or four hits.' About Tees Maar Khan Tees Maar Khan also featured Akshay Kumar and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, with Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor making cameo appearances. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
