Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah KhanThe actor’s recent cooking vlog Shreyas TalpadeThe house has become an inspiring walk down memory lane. During their chat, Shreyas opened up about how ‘Om Shanti Om’ was a turning point in his life, revealing that the film helped him buy his first house in Mumbai.
Shreyas Talpade reveals how ‘Om Shanti Om’ helped him buy his first home
When Farah ends his trademark gift-giving session, Shreyas and his wife find themselves surrounded by a pile of goodies. The heartwarming moment prompted Shreyas to share a touching personal story, revealing that Om Shanti Om made it possible for him to buy his first home. Farah was visibly surprised and said she was happy to hear this. Shreyas recalls, “Mein bank gaya tha, but the loan eligibility nhi tha mera and then the banker lady said, ‘Kaunsi film kr raha h? Maine kaha Om Shanti Om, usne poocha kaun hai usmein? (I went to the bank, but I did not qualify for a home loan. The bank official asked me, ‘What film are you working on?’ I said, ‘Om Shanti Om.’ He then asked, ‘Who is the star in this?’), I said Shah Rukh Khanhe asked who directed? I said Farah Khan. He said can you give me a letter?”
Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan help Shreyas Talpade secure his home loan
Shreyas explains how Farah and Shah Rukh Khan stepped in to help him get the loan approved. He added, “I called Farah, and she gave me a letter from Shah Rukh Khan in two days and that night they approved the loan.” Farah couldn’t help but react with a mixture of happiness and humor on hearing the story, saying, “I am very happy because humne tujhe kya hi paise diye honge Om Shanti Om ke (We probably didn’t pay you much for Om Shanti Om).“
About ‘Om Shanti Om’ and its box office success
‘Om Shanti Om’, directed by Farah Khan and produced under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, features Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role alongside Deepika Padukone, who is making her Bollywood debut in the film. Released in 2007, it became one of the biggest box office hits of that year, winning widespread praise for its music and memorable dialogues.
Shreyas Talpade is currently seen in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’
On the work front, Shreyas is currently making his presence felt in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, directed by Ahmed Khan. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Suniel Shetty:Paresh Rawal, and others in important roles.