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Farah Khan Criticizes Sushmita Sen's Saree Drape in 'Main Hoon Naa'
Imagine you're making a movie and a famous actress, Sushmita Sen, is wearing a beautiful red dress.
But filming was tricky!
It was super cold, and the director, Farah Khan, wanted Sushmita's hair to fly around like in a dramatic movie scene, even when it was windy or raining.
Farah Khan also had a funny way of telling Sushmita she didn't like how she tied her saree at first, asking if she had 'tied a lungi'.
Despite the difficulties, they made a really memorable scene that people still love today because Farah Khan knew how to make her characters stand out.
Sushmita Sen recalled the challenges of filming the iconic red saree scene in 'Main Hoon Naa'.
She mentioned shooting in freezing cold weather conditions.
Director Farah Khan insisted on using a large fan to make Sushmita's hair fly in every scene for her character, Chandni.
Farah Khan also initially critiqued Sushmita Sen's saree drape, saying, 'Kya lungi baandhi hai?'.
Despite the difficulties, Sushmita acknowledged Farah Khan's vision in making her character impactful.
- Who
- Sushmita Sen and Farah Khan
- What
- Recollection of filming a scene for the movie 'Main Hoon Naa', specifically the iconic red saree sequence, with discussions on the saree's drape, cold weather conditions, and Farah Khan's directorial choices regarding Sushmita's hair.
- Where
- On the set of 'Main Hoon Naa'.
- When
- During the filming of 'Main Hoon Naa', approximately 20 years prior to the recollection in November 2025.
- Why
- To highlight the challenges and specific creative decisions made during the filming of an iconic scene.
Key facts
- Film
- Main Hoon Naa
- Character
- Chandni
- Saree Color
- Red
- Director
- Farah Khan
- Actor
- Sushmita Sen
- Co-star
- Shah Rukh Khan
Quotes
Sushmita Sen
Actor
“That red saree I was made to wear came out freezing cold. On top of that, Farah Khan put a massive storm fan because Chandni’s hair needs to fly all the time. If Chandni is in the classroom, her hair is flying; if she’s crying, her hair is flying; even if it’s raining, her hair is flying. It was a mandatory requirement for the character.”
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“These are moments that only happen on set—when actors capture magic in the moment. But Farah being Farah made us do it again and again because she wanted multiple angles. That moment set the tone for Chandni and Ram.”
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Farah Khan
Director
“Kya lungi baandhi hai? Geeta, take her back.”
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“Trust me, you’re in a saree and that’s it.”
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