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Sushmita Sen Recounts How Farah Khan Crafted Main Hoon Na’s Iconic Red-Saree Moment

Her podcast recollection credits Farah Khan's exacting direction for Chandni's lasting impact.

Overview

  • Sen says the red saree felt freezing and a storm fan kept her hair flying in every scene as a character requirement.
  • She recalls Farah Khan insisting on a saree for the entire film despite her initial resistance to the idea.
  • On her first appearance in the outfit, Farah quipped “Kya lungi baandhi hai?” and had dresser Geeta tie it lower with an extra-long pallu, leaving Sen worried it might slip.
  • The spontaneous pallu brush across Shah Rukh Khan’s face was captured on set and then repeated for multiple angles at Farah’s request.
  • Sen adds that although her screen time was limited, Farah ensured Chandni made a strong impression in the 2004 directorial debut Main Hoon Na.