Farah Khan recalled that the veteran star’s entrance caused a frenzy among 32 celebrities, leaving Shah Rukh Khan and the crew bewildered during the Deewangi Deewangi shoot.
Mithun Chakraborty’s walk onto the Om Shanti Om set still gets a laugh when Farah Khan brings it up on her YouTube channel. The choreographer‑turned‑director was chatting with the actor’s sons, Mimo and Namashi, when she let the story slip.
She said the set was already buzzing with a crowd of thirty‑two big names ready for the Deewangi Deewangi number. When the veteran stepped in, the atmosphere flipped. "There was a real rush," Farah recalled, adding that even the lighting crew abandoned their stations to catch a glimpse.
One of the extras actually fainted – a moment that the director decided to keep in the final cut, turning a genuine reaction into a choreographed beat. The clip now plays as part of the song’s chaotic charm.
Shah Rukh Khan, who was also part of the ensemble, found himself out of sync with Mithun’s moves. Farah asked the king of Bollywood to mirror the older star’s steps, but he struggled to keep pace. In response, Mithun gave him a light tap on the head – a playful jab that survived editing and appears on screen.
The incident happened long before Mithun became a familiar face on reality‑dance shows. At that time, his fan‑base was still largely driven by his film work, which explains why his mere presence could cause such a stir.
The song itself is famous for its star‑studded roster – Dharmendra, Tabu, Karisma Kapoor, Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Rekha, Juhi Chawla and many more. Yet, according to Farah, the most memorable moment wasn’t the glitter of costumes but the genuine pandemonium that unfolded when Dada arrived.
Fans of the film often replay the scene where Mithun’s character playfully smacks Shah Rukh’s head, a reminder that behind the glamour there were real, unscripted reactions. It also shows how a single celebrity’s entry can turn a controlled set into a mini‑festival.
Farah’s recounting adds a fresh layer to the behind‑the‑scenes lore of a song that already enjoys cult status. It’s a reminder that even in a careful planned Bollywood extravaganza, the unexpected can still steal the spotlight.
As the vlog gains views, newer fans of Mithun are getting a glimpse of the legend’s magnetic pull, while old‑timers get a nostalgic chuckle. The story also highlights how star power can blur the line between performance and genuine excitement on a film set.
With the clip now part of the song’s legacy, it’s likely to be referenced whenever the film’s massive cast is discussed. For now, the memory lives on in Farah’s vlog, a small window into the chaos that once turned a polished set into a frenzy of fans and crew alike.
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