Farah Khan recently shared an interesting incident from her years of career, revealing how she turned down a hefty offer to cast a producer’s son in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Happy New Year.
Known for her candid storytelling, Farah disclosed this incident during a casual interaction with comedian Zakir Khan at her home.
Here’s What Farah Khan Said
During the conversation, Farah recalled, “You won’t believe it, but during Happy New Year, a producer offered me Rs 10 crore to cast his son. Being a ‘Jhansi Ki Rani,’ I said, ‘I will never do this.’ I won’t do injustice to the film.”
She added, “What if Shah Rukh gets to know that I took Rs 10 crore to cast him in the film? Never, I won’t do that. I took Vivaan Shah in the film because I thought I would take the person who fits perfectly in the character and the film.”
About Happy New Year
Happy New Year, released in 2014, marked Farah Khan’s fourth directorial venture and her third collaboration with Shah Rukh Khan. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the action-comedy also featured Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles. Despite its star-studded cast and a budget of Rs 140 crore, the film garnered mixed reviews from critics for its script and prolonged duration.
The success of Happy New Year at the box office, grossing Rs 408 crore worldwide, underscored Farah Khan’s knack for delivering commercially viable films despite critical reception. The film remains a notable entry in her directorial portfolio, blending entertainment with ensemble performances and vibrant choreography.
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