Overview

• Malhotra shared the memory on the Hindi Rush podcast published August 25, 2025, noting he still carries a scar from the encounter.
• He said the rush outside Mumbai’s Gaiety Galaxy on release day was not hostile, explaining that excited moviegoers wanted to touch the actors.
• The actor described the moment as giving him goosebumps and emphasized it as a pivotal point in his own career.
• He credited director Ken Ghosh for the film’s success, saying the credit belongs to him.
• Coverage also notes the film launched Shahid Kapoor and lifted supporting actors like Shenaz Treasurywala to instant visibility.