Overview

• Darshan advised Priyanka Chopra to correct the bridge of her nose before filming Andaaz and cautioned that cosmetic procedures can be risky.
• Chopra later described the surgery as botched, saying it altered her appearance and triggered a deep depression until her doctor parents intervened.
• Darshan cast Akshay Kumar in Jaanwar during a slump in Kumar’s career, crediting the film with revitalizing his box-office fortunes.
• Kumar famously pledged to star in 100 films with Darshan, a promise the producer recalls fondly despite their relationship fracturing as Kumar’s fame grew.
• The upcoming Andaaz reboot will feature an entirely new cast, marking Darshan’s effort to revisit the project that launched two of Bollywood’s biggest stars.