Bollywood’s Well-KNOWN Choreographer Farah Khan Recently revisited an old casting decision Regarding the iconic song ‘Chaiyya Chaiyaya’ from the film Dil seIn one of her vlogs, she openly admitted to rejecting actress shilpa shirodkar for the song due to her weight. The comment sparked reactions Online, Prompting Farah To address the topic once against by filming a new vlog with shilpa, where the two has a lighthearted discussion about the incident.
The latest Vlog Captures Farah, Accompanied by Her Cook Dilip, as they visit shilpa’s home. While Appreciating Shilpa’s appearance, the actress brieft up Farah’s Previous Remark about her weight. She Reminded Farah of Her Statement About Shilpa Being overweight and questioned how she would have managed to stand on the train. Farah then added that if shilpa had done the role, Shah Rukh Khan would have had no space to stand on the train. Both shared a log over the comment, and Farah Assured Her that If a Sequel to ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ Were Made, She would cast cast her. “I will be on the train, and there will be dancers and shah rukh,” Shilpa Joke.
Farah also reministed about Shilpa’s popularity in the 1990s, particularly for her rain songs. She mentioned how it was an ongoing joke that Shilpa would always have a rain machine and a water tanker wherever she went. However, farah also acknowledged that rejecting shilpa made her feel guilty, especially when she realized how much it has impacted the actors. Shilpa recalled “Then you did come and you said, ‘It doesn’t look like there is much difference’,” Shilpa recounted.
Shilpa also addressed this matter separely in an interview with Siddharth Kannan. She reviewed that she did not get the role because she was consides overweight. The actress added that she would always feel bad for not gettingting to perform ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, but she believes God has given has given her much more in life.
