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Farah Khan Thought Andaaz Apna Apna Would Flop, Admits on Vir Das' Vlog

Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan has candidly admitted that she initially believed the 1994 comedy Andaaz Apna Apna would be a box office flop. She shared this revelation during a casual cooking and chat session at comedian-actor Vir Das's home for her vlog. The film, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, was indeed unsuccessful commercially upon its release. However, it has since achieved massive cult status and is considered a classic in Indian comedy cinema.

Key Points: Farah Khan Predicted Andaaz Apna Apna Would Be a Flop

  • Farah Khan predicted box office failure
  • Film later became a cult classic
  • Conversation happened on Vir Das' vlog
  • 1994 comedy starred Aamir and Salman
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Farah Khan: When I saw 'Andaaz Apna Apna', I thought it would be a flop

Filmmaker Farah Khan reveals she thought the cult comedy Andaaz Apna Apna would flop. She shared this candid admission with Vir Das.

Farah Khan: When I saw 'Andaaz Apna Apna', I thought it would be a flop
"When I saw 'Andaaz Apna Apna', I thought it would be a flop, and it did flop. It was a big flop. - Farah Khan"

Mumbai, Jan 13

Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan has candidly shared that she never imagined cult comedy "Andaaz Apna Apna" would go on to earn its iconic status, revealing that she had actually predicted the film would fail at the box office.

Farah was visiting actor-stand-up star Vir Das' home for her vlog, where they cooked mushrooms and gorged on ice-cream sundaes.

Talking about Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, Vir said: "Anybody who liked Om Shaanti Om would like this movie."

Farah chimed in by saying, "That means the entire country."

Vir said he called the blockbuster "Om Shanti Om" a "top spoofy" as he likened his upcoming film to the 2007 film, to which Farah Khan asked more than "Tees Maar Khan also?"

Vir shared that he would rate it with "Andaaz Apna Apna."

During the conversation with comedian-actor Vir Das, Farah recalled her first reaction to the 1994 Salman Khan-Aamir Khan starrer. "When I saw Andaaz Apna Apna, I thought it would be a flop, and it did.

The filmmaker-choreographer and YouTuber then shared her two cents on Farah Khan: "When I saw 'Andaaz Apna Apna', I thought it would be a flop, and it did flop. It was a big flop."

"Andaz Apna Apna" was released in 1994. It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Vinay Kumar Sinha. It stars Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Shakti Kapoor.

The film focuses on two gold diggers who attempt to woo an heiress to have access to her father's wealth. They soon realize that the heiress has exchanged her identity with that of her secretary. By that point, one of them is genuinely in love with the heiress, and the other gold digger, has fallen for the secretary.

Although the film was unsuccessful at the box office, the film has since emerged as a cult film.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's true, the film was a flop when it came out. My parents said no one went to see it in theatres. But now, every dialogue is a meme! It just shows how public taste and perception can change over time.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think Farah Khan is being a bit harsh calling it a "big flop." It didn't set the box office on fire, but it had its admirers. The cult status it achieved is a testament to its quality. Classic Santoshi humour!
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Sarah B
As someone who discovered this film much later on TV reruns, it's one of the funniest things I've ever seen. The chemistry between Salman and Aamir is just perfect. Sometimes films are just ahead of their time.
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Vikram M
This is the ultimate comfort movie for our generation. No matter how many times you watch it, the jokes land. Crime Master Gogo, Bhalla... all legends! Farah's admission is quite honest though. 😄
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Karthik V
The film's success on television and now on streaming platforms proves its lasting power. Box office isn't the only measure of a film's impact. Its dialogue and characters are part of our pop culture now. Jai Maharashtra! (Just kidding)

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