Karan Arjun is widely recognized as one of the most significant films in the careers of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, this movie not only established Salman and SRK as formidable action heroes but also provided ample opportunities for mischief during the shooting process.
In a recent interview with Radio Nasha, Rakesh Roshan recounted the playful antics of the young actors while filming. He mentioned, “Sometimes I would get angry, but I would control myself because they would say whatever.” He candidly revealed that the duo often crossed the line with their jokes, leading him to take on a paternal role to guide them through their antics.
Rakesh humorously addressed the chaos they created, stating, “They would be outside my room shooting guns. I would be sleeping at night and I would hear guns going off, bottles flying. When I would ask them ‘What are you doing?’ they would reply, ‘Aapko disturb kar rahe hain (we are disturbing you)’.” Their lighthearted pranks were a testament to their camaraderie, even amidst the serious nature of their work.
Shah Rukh Khan, who also recently appeared in the docu-series The Roshans, offered his perspective on the playful relationship between him, Salman Khan, and Rakesh Roshan. He described their antics like two young kids teasing their father figure. SRK revealed his initial dissatisfaction with his role in Karan Arjun, expressing a desire to play Ajay Devgn‘s character, which ultimately went to Salman Khan. However, Shah Rukh learned to trust Rakesh Roshan’s creative vision, leading to a successful collaboration that solidified both actors’ status as action stars.
Celebrating the film’s legacy, Karan Arjun recently marked its 30th anniversary with a re-release that drew fans eager to see the legendary chemistry between Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan back on the big screen. Their unyielding bond and playful mischief continue to resonate with audiences, keeping the memories of Karan Arjun alive.
