Sushmita Sen says she froze in Main Hoon Na’s red saree as Farah Khan blasted storm fans: ‘She made me tie it really low’ | Bollywood News
It’s been more than two decades, yet Farah Khan’s debut film Main Hoon Na (2004) continues to feel as fresh and enchanting as ever. From the melodies to Chandni’s iconic avatar and Sanju’s transformation, the film has become a cult favourite. But behind all that magic was an enormous amount of hard work. After years of silence, Sushmita Sen has now opened up about shooting several scenes in harsh weather conditions. Speaking to Divya Jain, Sushmita recalled the memorable red saree sequence with SRK. She said, “That red saree I was made to wear came out freezing cold. On top of that, Farah Khan put a massive storm fan because Chandni’s hair needs to fly all the time. If Chandni is in the classroom, her hair is flying; if she’s crying, her hair is flying; even if it’s raining, her hair is flying. It was a mandatory requirement for the character.” She added that Farah insisted on keeping Chandni in a saree throughout the film—something Sushmita initially resisted. “When she told me I would be …
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