The 2004 blockbuster Main Hoon Na remains a cult favourite for its music, action, and the chemistry between its cast. While the film marked the successful directorial debut of Farah Khan, it wasn’t without its high-pressure moments. Zayed Khan, who played the character Lucky, recently shared an interesting anecdote about a time Farah got angry with him during the shoot. During a recent conversation with Zoom, Zayed recalled a specific day of filming that might have sparked the old rumours of a rift between him and Farah. The team was shooting a dance sequence at a high altitude, where low oxygen levels and physical exhaustion were making things difficult for everyone.
Zayed explained that they were shooting on celluloid, and the camera was panning toward him after multiple takes. Amidst the chaos, a background dancer suddenly collapsed. Reacting naturally, Zayed stopped the performance to help the dancer, even though others suggested they keep dancing around him. Zayed recalled, “I stopped and tried to help him. Someone even suggested we continue dancing around him, which I refused. At that point, I said ‘cut’, and Farah immediately said, ‘Nobody says cut on my set.’ I told her, ‘This guy is in trouble.’ She warned me, ‘Next time you say cut, I’m going to chop you off.
Despite this stern warning, Zayed clarified that there was no lasting tension. He described the set as a warm environment where the cast and crew felt like a family. To blow off steam after hectic shoots, the team would gather on weekends to mimic people and bond over shared laughs.
Zayed also spoke fondly of his experience working with Shah Rukh Khan. He mentioned that he interfered with his acting process, making the experience very pleasant. However, he did highlight SRK’s famous competitive streak, specifically when it came to video games. The duo would play FIFA for hours, often from 7 PM to 11 PM. Zayed joked that while he believes he was the better player, Shah Rukh would never admit defeat, often playing until he managed to win again.
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