‘I didn’t qualify for a loan’: Shreyas Talpade on how Shah Rukh Khan helped him buy his first house, Farah Khan reacts saying, ‘we paid you so little for Om Shanti Om’ | Hindi Movie News
Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan‘s recent cooking vlog at actor Shreyas Talpade‘s home turned into a heartwarming 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 purchase his very first home in Mumbai.
Shreyas Talpade reveals how ‘Om Shanti Om’ helped him buy his first home
Once Farah wrapped up her trademark gifting session, Shreyas and his wife found themselves surrounded by a pile of goodies. The warm moment prompted Shreyas to share a touching personal story, revealing that it was Om Shanti Om that made it possible for him to buy his first home. Farah was visibly surprised and said she was thrilled to hear it. Shreyas recalled, “Mein bank gaya tha, but 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 didn’t qualify for a home loan. The bank officer asked me, ‘Which film are you working on?’ I said, ‘Om Shanti Om.’ She then asked, ‘Who’s starring in it?’), I said Shah Rukh Khan, she asked who’s directing? I said Farah Khan. She said can you get me a letter?”.
Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan helped Shreyas Talpade secure his home loan
Shreyas went on to explain how both 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 in two days and that evening they sanctioned the loan.” Farah could not help but react with a mix of joy and humor upon hearing the story, saying, “I am so happy because humne tujhe kya hi paise diye honge Om Shanti Om ke (We probably didn’t even 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, featured Shah Rukh Khan in a double role alongside Deepika Padukone, who made her Bollywood debut with the film. Released in 2007, it went on to become one of the biggest box office hits of that year, winning widespread acclaim for its music and memorable dialogues.
Shreyas Talpade 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 several others in key roles.
