That's why Shahrukh locked Arjun Rampal in the bathroom of the house
September 10, 20242 Mins Read

In 2007, 'Om Shanti Om' was released on the big screen and rocked the box office. Deepika Padukone made her debut in Bollywood with this movie. At the same time, Shahrukh's 'Khan Empire' was expanding further.

Shah Rukh

Along with Shahrukh-Deepika, the film's villain-actor Arjun Rampal expressed his strength. The success of the film also affected the actor's career.

In several interviews, Arjun himself said that 'Om Shanti Om' brought new tide to his faltering film career. In a word, the turning point.

But do you know, Arjun said 'no' as soon as he heard the story of this film. He thought it was a villainous character. Very cruel to him. Which in no way made him interested in working in this movie.

After that, Shahrukh dragged Arjun and locked him in his bathroom. He himself entered the bathroom and tried to convince Arjuna. However, this star was adamant in his decision.

In an interview, producer Farha Khan said that on the night of December 31, there was a party to welcome the new year at Shahrukh's house. He and Shahrukh were sweating with tension even though everyone was in a frenzy. Because the shooting of 'Om Shanti Om' is scheduled to start from January 6, but it has not yet been decided which actor will play the role of the film's villain.

Several popular actors of that time turned down the offer to work in this movie at the last moment. As a result, their options were reduced.

Arjun Rampal was present in that party. Shah Rukh and Farha caught him. They were aware of Arjun's performance. Because by that time, the king of Bollywood had worked with Arjun in the film 'Don'.

Shah Rukh-Farha also argued that when a leading lady like Deepika is falling in love with a man in a movie, that man must look very beautiful. So Arjuna can be the best choice.

Even after all this, Arjun was not agreeing. Shah Rukh didn't even leave Arjun to tell the story of this film by locking him in Mannat's bathroom. But after hearing that the film's heroine should be burnt alive, he said no. Farha gave up after not being able to convince Arjun. But Shahrukh did not give up. Later, King Khan convinced the actor by calling separately.

Arjun Rampal acted in 'Om Shanti Om' after many requests and efforts of Shahrukh. After the release of the film, the rest of the story is known to all.