The Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone film Om Shanti Om released in 2007, is still considered one of the most iconic movies in Bollywood. Directed by Farah Khan, the film is full of unforgettable scenes, songs, and dialogues that have become part of pop culture. Now, years later, a deleted scene from the movie is going viral on social media, and fans are loving it.
What Is the Deleted Scene From Om Shanti Om About?
Fans of Om Shanti Om will remember the scene before the big award ceremony where many Bollywood stars talk about the Best Actor nominations. In the final film, some of these interviews were shown, but a few hilarious ones didn’t make the final cut. This recently surfaced deleted clip features more celebrities sharing funny comments about Shah Rukh Khan’s character Om Kapoor winning the Best Actor award—while they themselves didn’t get nominated.
Farah Khan, who directed the movie, also appears in the clip as an interviewer. Celebrities seen in this never-before-seen footage include R. Madhavan, Boman Irani, Farhan Akhtar, Ashutosh Gowariker, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Each star adds their unique flavor to the scene, making it even more entertaining.
Hilarious Celebrity Moments in the Clip
The deleted clip has some standout moments. Ashutosh Gowariker, known for his long and serious films, is shown just thinking and not speaking—playing on his image in a funny way. Farhan Akhtar jokes that there should be a new category called “Best Human Being” for awards. R. Madhavan calls himself the “South Ka Shah Rukh Khan” (Shah Rukh Khan of the South), while Boman Irani says he should get the Best Actor award if he can manage to look younger.
But the most hilarious moment comes from filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra. In the clip, he jokingly says, “Yeh actor kya hota hai? Film toh Farah Khan banati hai!” which means, “What is an actor? It’s Farah Khan who makes the film!” This makes Farah burst into laughter, and her giggle is clearly heard in the background.
Fans Praise Farah Khan’s Direction
As soon as the deleted scene went viral, fans couldn’t stop praising Farah Khan. Many appreciated how she managed to bring together so many stars in one fun segment and made them act naturally. One fan commented, “What Farah Khan did by uniting all of them is something many directors can only dream of.” Another wrote, “Farah Khan was so iconic and visionary for this. Some of the stars acted so naturally—it was genius.” Others highlighted how funny the parts with Farhan Akhtar and R. Madhavan were. A user also said, “Farah Khan should definitely come back to directing films.”
About Om Shanti Om
Om Shanti Om was one of the biggest Bollywood hits of 2007. It also marked the debut of Deepika Padukone, who starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan. The film also featured Arjun Rampal, Shreyas Talpade, and Kirron Kher in key roles. Known for its drama, music, and comedy, the film remains a fan favorite even today.
Conclusion
This deleted scene from Om Shanti Om is proof of Farah Khan’s creative brilliance and her ability to make even short cameos unforgettable. The viral video has reminded fans why they fell in love with the film in the first place—and why they want more of Farah Khan’s magic on the big screen.
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