Farah Khan Reveals How She Convinced Actresses to Join Deewangi Deewangi With Manish Malhotra Costumes
Farah Khan Reveals How She Convinced Actresses to Join Deewangi Deewangi With Manish Malhotra Costumes
The iconic Bollywood track ‘Deewangi Deewangi’ from Om Shanti Om continues to be celebrated for its star power—and now, a delightful behind-the-scenes secret has added even more charm to its legacy. Choreographer-director Farah Khan and celebrity designer Manish Malhotra recently revisited their memories of the song, revealing how they managed to bring so many leading ladies together for a single frame.
Farah shared that the secret ingredient was none other than Manish Malhotra’s irresistible costumes. To ensure the participation of top actresses, she promised each of them a custom Manish Malhotra outfit that they could take home after the shoot. Demonstrating his commitment, Manish personally accompanied Farah to meet every heroine and finalize their looks.
Farah recalled, “‘Deewangi Deewangi’ was inspired by ‘John Jaani Janardhan’ from Naseeb. Manish wasn’t just designing—he was part of the entire process. I told every actress that Manish would create their costumes and they could keep them. That’s how we convinced so many stars to join in.”
Manish added that the song fulfilled a long-held dream. “I always wanted to design for a sequence featuring multiple actors together. Ironically, ‘Deewangi Deewangi’ gave me exactly that,” he said, expressing nostalgia for the massive ensemble that remains etched in Bollywood history. – Farah Khan Reveals How She Convinced Actresses to Join Deewangi Deewangi With Manish Malhotra Costumes
Manish Malhotra Enters Film Production With ‘Gustaakh Ishq’
Beyond his legendary fashion career, Manish Malhotra is now venturing into filmmaking. His debut production, Gustaakh Ishq, is set to release in theatres on November 28, 2025. Directed by Vibhu Puri, the film stars Fatima Sana Shaikh, Vijay Varma, Sharib Hashmi, and veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.
The romantic drama has already sparked interest for its soulful music, classic storytelling, and Manish’s signature visual flair. Currently, he is deeply involved in promotional activities, marking an exciting new phase in his creative journey—one that extends far beyond couture and into cinema.
Farah Khan Reveals How She Convinced Actresses to Join Deewangi Deewangi With Manish Malhotra Costumes
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