Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan crashed Dharmendra’s shot! The unscripted magic behind Om Shanti Om’s ‘Deewangi Deewangi’

Shah Rukh Khan’s 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om is forever treasured for its larger-than-life moments, but nothing shines brighter than the star-studded extravaganza Deewangi Deewangi. Bringing together more than 30 of Bollywood’s brightest names- from 90s icons to evergreen legends- the song became a cinematic celebration like no other. Among them stood the unforgettable Dharmendra.

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Farah Khan’s Fond Memory

Director Farah Khan once revealed a touching anecdote from the shoot, recounting a moment that wasn’t part of the script but ended up becoming a fan favourite. The filmmaker highlighted not just the spontaneity of the actors, but also the deep admiration Salman Khan held for Dharmendra.

A Four-hour Wait for the He-Man!

Salman Khan, known for his unpredictable timing, surprised the crew during the shoot. Farah recalled in a 2020 chat with the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) that Salman showed an extraordinary gesture of respect.

Farah shared, “Salman… waited for four hours in Shah Rukh’s van to watch Dharam ji’s shot. He wasn’t obligated to be there; he was simply that excited to see the veteran superstar perform.”

A Moment No One Saw Coming

The magic unfolded when Dharmendra started performing his part of the song. Out of nowhere, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Sanjay Dutt dove into the frame- completely unrehearsed and unplanned.

“That wasn’t planned,” Farah Khan explained. “They were standing behind the camera… and while Dharam ji was dancing, they just jumped into the shot.”

The impromptu entry caught Saif Ali Khan totally off guard, adding an amusing layer to the iconic moment. Farah recalled with laughter, “If you see Saif, he doesn’t know what is happening. He’s like, ‘Kya ho raha hai?’”

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A Constellation of Legends

The song wasn’t just a musical sequence—it was Bollywood royalty in one frame. Rekha, Jeetendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Shabana Azmi, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Suniel Shetty, Tabu, Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan and many others added to the brilliance of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.