Overview

• Malhotra said he, Shahid Kapoor and director Ken Ghosh watched the first show at the single-screen Gaiety Galaxy in Bandra.
• As they exited, crowds scratched and jostled them in excitement, which he says left a lasting mark on his arm.
• He emphasized the reaction was not hostile, describing the contact as fans wanting to touch the actors.
• The actor called the 2003 release a turning point, widely remembered as launching Kapoor to mainstream stardom.
• He credited Ken Ghosh for the film’s success and reflected on his path from Disney Hour and Hip Hip Hurray to later work such as 2016’s Tu Hai Mera Sunday.