Overview
- Speaking on Raj Shamani’s show, Arshad Warsi said he is not proud of Jaani Dushman and accepted it early in his career for financial reasons.
- He explained that he and his wife, Maria, were building a home and that his pay from the film helped complete parts of the house.
- Warsi praised director Rajkumar Kohli as unusually professional in the industry, noting strict schedules and fees paid before actors asked.
- He recalled asking to have his character killed off early, while saying co‑star Akshay Kumar resisted an early exit and sought more screen time.
- Released in 2002 with a star‑studded cast, the film flopped with critics and at the box office before later developing a cult reputation.