Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Ketan Desai Reflects on 'John Jaani Janardhan' Filming
The song 'John Jaani Janardhan' from the film 'Naseeb' was a big deal, bringing together many Bollywood stars.
Manmohan Desai, the director, wanted to make something even bigger than his previous successes.
His son, Ketan Desai, who was 17 at the time, helped organize the shoot at RK Studios.
It was like a party where Amitabh Bachchan played a waiter.
Raj Kapoor was present.
It took a week to film the song, which required a lot of planning.
The song 'John Jaani Janardhan' featured numerous Bollywood stars.
Manmohan Desai directed the song for his film 'Naseeb'.
Ketan Desai, Manmohan Desai's son, organized the shoot at age 17.
The shoot took place over a week at RK Studios.
The idea stemmed from Manmohan Desai's desire to surpass his past successes.
- Who
- Ketan Desai
- What
- The shooting of the song 'John Jaani Janardhan'
- When
- Over a week
- Where
- RK Studios
- Why
- To bring the entire industry together in one scene
- Film
- Naseeb
- Song
- John Jaani Janardhan
- Director
- Manmohan Desai
- Shoot Location
- RK Studios
- Ketan Desai's Role
- Organized the Shoot