Rakesh Roshan recalls how SRK Salman stayed in 15×15 rooms amidst ‘Karan Arjun’ shoot
Rakesh Roshan recalls how SRK Salman stayed in 15×15 rooms amidst ‘Karan Arjun’ shoot
Hindi Cinema’s most iconic films of Indian cinema,Rakesh Roshan directorial’Karan Arjun’, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, gears up for a re-release on November 22, 2024.
The 1995 released film is much-anticipated by all movie lovers. With the re-release creating a buzz many interesting stories and incidents are also getting revealed which is exciting the fans even more to watch the iconic duo on the big screen after almost three decades.
Rakesh Roshan has now shared nostalgic memories from the film’s production, highlighting the unique experiences of working with these two megastars.
In an interview he fondly recalled the simplicity of filmmaking in the 1990s. He noted that the entire film was completed in just 80 to 90 days.
He further revealed that amidst outdoor shoots, both Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan stayed in modest 15 by 15 feet rooms adding that there was an ashram nearby, under construction. There were no hotels in that village. He gave them money and asked them to turn it into a hotel and asked to build bathrooms in every room to ensure comfort for his cast, notwithstanding concerns that this would make the rooms smaller.
When discussing the acting styles of Shah Rukh and Salman, Roshan observed how their personalities naturally aligned with their characters in ‘Karan Arjun’. He stated, “When we were making the film, it never felt like acting. Shah Rukh behaved exactly like Arjun, and Salman was just like Karan.” This seamless integration into their roles made directing them an enjoyable experience.
Roshan also shared amusing anecdotes about waking them up for shoots. He would often visit their rooms at 6 AM to wake them from sleep. “It was like waking up children. Salman, on seeing me, would pull a pillow over his face and say, ‘I’m getting ready,’” Roshan recalled with a smile. His dedication as a director extended beyond just directing as he said, he wouldn’t leave their rooms until they were fully ready.
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