Farah Khan spills on Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff dance chaos in 'Kabhi Na Kabhi'
Synopsis
Farah Khan's latest vlog appearance delivered a priceless Bollywood throwback: while choreographing Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Pooja Bhatt for 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' (1998), one actor couldn't dance while lip-syncing, another was too tired — and Kapoor, who promised to do both, ended up doing neither.
Key Takeaways
Farah Khan shared the anecdote during a YouTube vlog at Ahmed Khan's home.
She recalled choreographing Anil Kapoor , Jackie Shroff , and Pooja Bhatt for a song in 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' ( 1998 ).
Anil Kapoor confidently claimed he could both lip-sync and dance, but reportedly did neither. 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was directed by Priyadarshan and released on 17 April 1998 .
The film's music was composed by Oscar-winning composer A.
Choreographer and director Farah Khan has shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes memory from her experience working on the 1998 action entertainer 'Kabhi Na Kabhi', revealing just how challenging it was to get Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Pooja Bhatt to dance together for one of the film's songs.
The Vlog Conversation That Started It All
Farah recently appeared on a YouTube vlog at the home of fellow choreographer-turned-director Ahmed Khan and his wife Shaira. During the candid conversation, the 'Om Shanti Om' director recounted the on-set chaos that unfolded while choreographing the song featuring the film's three leads.
What Farah Khan Revealed
According to Farah, each of the three actors had a different excuse. One said they could not dance while lip-syncing; another claimed to be too tired to perform. Anil Kapoor, she recalled, was the most confident — declaring he could do both — yet ultimately did neither.
In her own words from the vlog: 'But there was a movie, 'Kabhi Na Kabhi', in which dancers were Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Pooja Bhatt. They were all together in the song. One said, 'if I lip-sync, I can't dance'. The other said, 'I can't. I'm tired too'. Anil Kapoor said, 'I can do both' and he didn't do both.'
About 'Kabhi Na Kabhi'
Written and directed by Priyadarshan, 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' released on 17 April 1998 and featured Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Pooja Bhatt in the lead roles. The supporting cast included Paresh Rawal, Tinu Anand, Aloknath, Rohini Hattangadi, Sukumari, and Mac Mohan.
The film was produced by R. Mohan under the banner of Malayalam production house Shogun Films. Its music was composed by Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman, with cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran and editing by N. Gopalakrishnan.
Why This Anecdote Resonates
Farah Khan is widely regarded as one of Bollywood's most accomplished choreographers, having worked with virtually every major star of the 1990s and 2000s. Her candid recall of the 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' shoot offers a rare, unfiltered look at the behind-the-scenes dynamics of that era — where star power sometimes overshadowed rehearsal discipline. Notably, the film's soundtrack, despite the on-set choreography struggles, remains fondly remembered as one of A. R. Rahman's underrated works from that period.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Farah Khan reveal about 'Kabhi Na Kabhi'?
Farah Khan revealed that choreographing Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Pooja Bhatt for a song in the 1998 film 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' was a chaotic experience. She said one actor refused to dance while lip-syncing, another claimed exhaustion, and Anil Kapoor — who promised to do both — ended up doing neither.
When did 'Kabhi Na Kabhi' release and who directed it?
'Kabhi Na Kabhi' released on 17 April 1998 and was written and directed by Priyadarshan. It was produced by R. Mohan under the Shogun Films banner.
Who composed the music for 'Kabhi Na Kabhi'?
The film's music was composed by Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman. The soundtrack is considered one of his notable works from the late 1990s.
Where did Farah Khan share this anecdote?
Farah Khan shared the story during a YouTube vlog filmed at the home of choreographer-turned-director Ahmed Khan and his wife Shaira.
Who were the lead actors in 'Kabhi Na Kabhi'?
The film starred Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Pooja Bhatt in the lead roles, with a supporting cast that included Paresh Rawal, Tinu Anand, Aloknath, Rohini Hattangadi, Sukumari, and Mac Mohan.
