Farah Khan Opens Up About the Emotional Aftermath of 'Tees Maar Khan' Failure
Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan has recently shared candid insights into how the commercial failure of her movie 'Tees Maar Khan' profoundly affected her, describing it as the most difficult phase of her entire career. During an appearance on The Ranveer Show, she revealed the intense emotional struggle she faced, including being unable to leave her bed for several days due to the overwhelming audience response.
The Initial Shock and Emotional Turmoil
Farah Khan expressed that the failure of 'Tees Maar Khan' put her on the back foot for an extended period. She explained, "It puts you on the back foot for very long. You get over it, bounce back, and go to work, but in your mind you’re always on the back foot. You don’t have self-doubt, but people try to push you towards that." She detailed how she was constantly crying after seeing the reactions to the film, stating, "I couldn’t even get out of my bed for five or six days. I was crying constantly."
Dealing with Criticism and Industry Reactions
At the time of the film's release, social media was not as active, but criticism still reached her through well-meaning friends. Farah Khan said, "There are always well-meaning friends who come and tell you who’s saying what. That makes you feel angry, then sad, and sometimes even brings on a panic attack because for the first time you feel helpless." She also noted that some individuals in the film industry seemed to take pleasure in her experiencing failure for the first time, adding to her distress.
Personal Growth and Reflection Post-Failure
In the same interaction, Farah Khan acknowledged that witnessing this failure prompted her to reassess many aspects of her life and career. She stated, "But it’s a good thing I saw my failure because success all the time does make you overconfident and brash." Reflecting on her mindset during the filming of 'Tees Maar Khan', she admitted to being overly confident after the success of 'Om Shanti Om', with an attitude of "Don't question me; I've just made 'Om Shanti Om'—that was my approach on the sets of 'Tees Maar Khan'." She concluded by saying, "I'm a little wiser now. I believe a lot in karma."
Background on 'Tees Maar Khan'
Directed by Farah Khan, 'Tees Maar Khan' featured prominent actors such as Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, and Akshaye Khanna in key roles. Released on December 24, 2010, the film managed to generate revenue at the box office but faced harsh criticism and failed to achieve the same level of success as her previous hit, 'Om Shanti Om'. This disparity highlighted the unpredictable nature of the film industry and the personal challenges that come with public scrutiny.
