bollywood film producer and choreographer FarrakhanActor’s latest cooking vlog Shreyas ThapadeMy home has become a warm memory lane. During the chat, Shriyas spoke about how Om Shanti Om was a turning point in his life and revealed that the film helped him buy his first house in Mumbai.
Shreyas Talpade reveals how ‘Om Shanti Om’ helped him buy his first home
After Farah wrapped up her signature gift-giving session, Shrias and his wife found themselves surrounded by a bunch of goodies. The heartwarming moment prompted Shreyas to share a touching personal story, revealing that it was Om Shanti Om who enabled him to buy his first home. Farrah was visibly surprised and said she was excited to hear the news. Shreyas recalls, “Meinbankgayatha, but loan eligibility nhithamera, 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 was not eligible for home loan.” The banker asked me, “Which movie are you filming?” I said, “Om Shanti Om.” Then she asked, “Who is starring in it?”), I said Shah Rukh Khanshe asked who directed it? I’m talking about Farrakhan. She said can you give me a letter? “
Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan help Shriya Talpad get home loan
Shreyas went on to explain how Farah and Shah Rukh Khan stepped in to help him get the loan approved. He added, “I called Farah and she got me a letter from Shah Rukh Khan within two days and they approved the loan that night.” Hearing the story, Farah couldn’t help but smile with joy and humor and said, “I’m so happy because humne tujhe kya hi paise diye honge Om you Omke (we probably didn’t even pay you Om).”“
About Om Shanti Om and its box office success
Directed by Farah Khan and produced under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment, Om Shanti Om stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role with Deepika Padukone, who makes her Bollywood debut with the film. Released in 2007, the film won critical acclaim for its music and memorable dialogue, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Shreyas Talpade is currently seen in Welcome to the Jungle
On the work front, Shriyas is currently starring in Ahmed Khan’s Welcome to the Jungle. The film has an impressive cast that includes Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon; Disha Patani, Sunil ShettyParesh Rawal and several others in key roles.
