The beloved romcom Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa turned 28 on February 25th. Bollywood Hungama exclusively interviewed the film’s actress, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, and revealed the 28-year-old secret that Irrfan Khan’s wife, Sutapa Sikdar, had designed the character’s costumes. Now, Bollywood Hungama has overtaken the talented Deepak Tijori. He played a critical role in Shah Rukh Khan and is one of the most memorable films of his long career. Read below to find out what it has to say about the film.
What comes to mind when I say Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?
Director Kundan Shah first comes to my mind. I remember the creators had finished all the casting Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa and I was not yet part of it. They were looking for an actor to play Chris and Kudan insisted I get on the ship. I remember not being very sure if I wanted to be a part of it. I ran from Kundan, but he was very convincing. Told me, ‘From bar writing padh le‘. I finally managed it and I was completely surprised. Then I said “yes” to the project immediately.
How was the shooting experience for the film?
We shot the movie in Goa and we were all friends. So, it was like a party time for us. Hunting mein humko kaafi time khaali milta tha. Ashutosh Gowariker and I chatted a lot and it was during our conversation that the germ of Ashu’s movie Pehla Nasha (1993) took shape. Ashu had expressed a desire to make the film. I told him we would work on it after we returned to Bombay. Obviously, we did not know Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa would become what has happened today. I will always be proud of this movie.
The film was made on a limited budget. Was it a challenge?
Yes, it was challenging in every way, from accommodation to transportation. However, the producer – Vikram Mehrotra – was very sweet and clear about the situation. Toh kaise kaise karke hum logon ne film banayi. I remember the costume designer Sutapa had to work on the budget she was given. So everyone did what they could. With a lot of creases we managed to get it out. We also feared that the film might stop in the middle or after filming. In fact, even after the completion, it remained in the boxes. Later, Shah Rukh took over and later, the film was able to see the light of day.
According to IMDb, the role of Shah Rukh Khan was initially offered to you…
No, it was already part of the movie. Look, Shah Ruh, Kudan, Aziz Mirza, Said Mirza and Sudir Misra were all one tribe. I was always worried boss, main from yes club mein ghus raha hoon… toh mera kya hoga” (laughs)! However, they were very welcoming and welcoming. It was great.
How was the collaboration with Suchitra Krishnamoorthi?
Sutzira was very young at the time, but she was already good at her art. this was his most beautiful piece. Are you afraid that ‘ναγι λαδκι χαι. year lag jaayega scenes hone mein‘. But it was fantastic. He had done a series in the past.
The film is mentioned for its unconventional ending. How did people react to this?
Some people who were big fans of Shah Ruh abused me! They protested,Saala, isko kyun mil gayi ladki‘. The way the creators made it was that Chris was an ideal boy. Therefore, he deserved to beat Anna. However, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa was not the story of the ideal boy. It was the story of the loser. And we like the stories of a character who turns from scratch into a hero. I guess it was rightly positioned as a zero to hero movie. And of course, he (Shah Ruh Khan) finally gets a bigger star (Juhi Chaula)! Toh kuch haath se jaata hai tab takleef hoti hai. But there is a greater purpose, for which you will be grateful.
Sutzra Krishnamurthi told us in an exclusive interview that you got angry at the kissing scene…
(Smiles) I was basically trying to protect her. I was also very young in this practice. So I wanted to comfort her and since we were already well known, I respected her a lot. Therefore, I felt that we should do it more easily. Kundan was also pleased with the end result.
Read also: 28 Years of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa EXCLUSIVE: “I do not remember kissing Shah Rukh Khan… on camera” – Suchitra Krishnamoorthi
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