Director and choreographer Farah Khan recently dropped by actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das's home for a vlog session. The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful as they cooked mushrooms together, enjoyed ice cream sundaes, and chatted casually about films.
Farah Khan's Honest Admission About a Bollywood Classic
During their light-hearted conversation, Farah Khan made a surprising revelation about one of Hindi cinema's most beloved comedies, 'Andaaz Apna Apna.' She confessed she never imagined the film would achieve such iconic status one day.
What Farah Really Thought About the Film
Speaking openly to Vir Das, Farah recalled her initial reaction to the 1994 release. She stated clearly, "When I saw Andaaz Apna Apna, I thought it would be a flop, and it was." She emphasized her point by repeating, "When I saw 'Andaaz Apna Apna,' I thought it would be a flop, and it did flop. It was a big flop."
The Conversation About Spoof Films
The discussion began when Vir Das talked about his upcoming film 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.' He mentioned, "Anybody who liked Om Shaanti Om would like this movie." Farah quickly responded with a laugh, "That means the entire country." Vir then described Om Shanti Om as a "top spoofy" and compared his project to it.
Farah playfully asked, "'Tees Maar Khan' also?" Vir replied he would rate his film closer to "Andaaz Apna Apna." This prompted Farah to share her candid memory of the film's commercial failure upon its original release.
From Box Office Failure to Cult Favorite
'Andaaz Apna Apna' hit theaters in 1994 under the direction of Rajkumar Santoshi. The film featured an ensemble cast including Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Shakti Kapoor. Its plot followed two foolish gold diggers attempting to woo an heiress to secure her father's wealth. The story takes humorous turns as identities become confused and love emerges in unexpected ways.
Initially, the movie performed poorly at the box office. It failed to attract audiences when it first premiered. However, over the following years, its fortune changed dramatically. People began rediscovering the film through television broadcasts and video rentals.
Gradually, its witty jokes embedded themselves in popular culture. Memorable dialogues gained widespread recognition, and the characters turned into unforgettable icons. What started as a commercial disappointment transformed into a cherished cult classic, celebrated by generations of viewers.
