During the filming of Pardes In 1997, Shah Rukh Khan found himself balanced a personal crisis with professional commitment. His wife, Gauri Khan, was facing complications of pregnancy, which required him to return to Delhi immediately.
Despite the pressure, SRK managed to finish the close-up shots for now-oconic song Yeh Dil Diwan In two hours before going home.
Subhash Gai remembers the incident
In an interview with Bollywood hungryDirector Subhash Ghai shared the story of behind. They revealed Yeh Dil Diwan One of the final sequences employed for the film was only two days of shooting. Shahrukh was completely cooperative throughout the schedule, but in the end, he informed Gaui about Gauri’s position and the need to leave.
“We had kept this song for the last. We had two days left. Shah Rukh Khan was a partner in the entire film, but in the end, he had to leave two days ago because I think Gauri was probably pregnant. He said that he needed to go to Delhi and could not expand for another 2-3 days.”
Filming against clock
The first day of the song shoot took place in Los Angeles. With the departure of SRK’s departure, Gai requested him to come early next morning.
He said, “I asked him to come at 7 am and the car was ready and I asked him to give him only three close-up shots. I portrayed the song in 2 hours that morning.”
The remaining scenes, including driving sequences at various locations, were completed with a body double, ensuring that the schedule remained on the track.
A milestone song in SRK’s career
Was released in August 1997, Pardes In November, Shah Rukh and Gauri hit theaters a few months before welcoming their first children, Aryan. Yeh Dil Diwan Became a quick chartbuster and marked SRK’s long -running cooperation with singer Sonu Nigam, which would move forward to give voice to many of their biggest hit films.
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About this Pardes
Directed by Subash Gai, Pardes Detected a confrontation between traditional Indian values and Western culture. The film follows Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan), who travels to India to protect the family interests of a rich NRI. In this process, he falls in love with the Ganges, a village girl, navigating emotional and cultural conflicts. The film is remembered for its heartfelt story, intimate music and powerful performances.
Shahrukh Khan’s family and recent achievements
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan have three children: Aryan (born 1997), Suhana (born 2000), and Abram (born 2013).
In 2023, SRK won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role youngWhere he played the role of a fearless hero while fighting for justice. The award marked another high point in his magnificent career, displaying his boundary as an actor. He will be seen next time KingSharing the screen with her daughter Suhana Khan.
