Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Darshan Jariwala Recalls Ranbir-Katrina Chemistry, Salman’s Cameo
Darshan Jariwala acted with Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.
He said he noticed chemistry between the two actors while they were filming.
The cast spent 40 days together in Ooty.
He remembered the set as lively, funny and full of laughter.
Salman Khan also appeared in the movie as himself.
Jariwala said director Rajkumar Santoshi had a clever idea for using Salman Khan in the story.
He described Ranbir Kapoor as very confident and Salman Khan as a huge star.
Jariwala also remembered that Katrina Kaif sometimes had trouble pronouncing certain words in Raajneeti.
He said the actors teased her, but she generally took it well.
Darshan Jariwala said he observed chemistry between Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif during Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.
The cast spent 40 days shooting together in Ooty in a lively, humorous atmosphere.
Jariwala called Salman Khan’s appearance a clever casting decision by director Rajkumar Santoshi.
He said Salman Khan played himself and that Santoshi did not give him specific cues.
Jariwala recalled Katrina Kaif’s pronunciation difficulties during Raajneeti, including saying “Frame” instead of “Prem.”
- Who
- Actor Darshan Jariwala discussed Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Salman Khan and director Rajkumar Santoshi.
- What
- Jariwala recalled the chemistry between the leads, the film’s 40-day Ooty shoot, Salman Khan’s cameo and Katrina Kaif’s pronunciation challenges in Raajneeti.
- When
- Jariwala made the comments recently in an interview with Siddharth Kannan; Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani was released on 6 November 2009.
- Where
- The film’s cast spent 40 days shooting in Ooty.
- Why
- He was recalling the film’s production, the actors’ on-set interactions and Salman Khan’s cameo.
- Interviewee
- Darshan Jariwala
- Interview
- A recent conversation with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel
- Film
- Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
- Ooty schedule
- 40 days of filming with the cast together
- Salman Khan’s role
- He appeared as himself in a cameo
- Release date
- 6 November 2009
- Reported box office
- Worldwide gross of ₹106.73 crore, according to one article
- Pronunciation example
- Jariwala said Katrina Kaif sometimes pronounced “Prem” as “Frame” in Raajneeti
