Samir Karnik on 21 years of Kyun! Ho Gaya Na, “God aligned all my stars to make this film happen” 21 : Bollywood News

Samir Karnik’s Amitabh Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Kyun! Ho Gaya Na… completed 21 years on August 11. The filmmaker got talking about the film in an interview with us.

Samir Karnik on 21 years of Kyun! Ho Gaya Na, “God aligned all my stars to make this film happen”

21 years of Kyun! Ho Gaya Na …
Where do I begin? 21 gun salute hota hai. 221 par ladka shaadi kar sakta hai aur 21 is a Jack pot in black jack. But this 21 years of Kyun! Ho Gaya Na is my dream come true. 21 years ago, I would have never imagined I would be celebrating this day, this moment of joy, filled with beautiful memories that will remain with me for the rest of my life. My first film Kyun! Ho Gaya Na, is my first born child. Most special and will be forever. I came to Mumbai with nothing but a script in hand and an unshakable belief in my dream to make a film. Little did I know that destiny had lined up an opportunity beyond my imagination, one that would bring me face to face with some of the greatest talents of Indian cinema: Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Om Puri, Rati Agnihotri, Tinu Anand and Dia Mirza.

What was it like working with Mr Bachchan?
Since childhood, I have been an admirer of Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. His films, his dialogues, his style, his presence, every nuance of his had imprinted itself in my mind. Years later, while studying International Relations in the US, I remember telling a close friend over a cup of tea, “Mera sapna hai Bachchan Saab ke saath ek baar baith kar ek chai pina hai.” For me, film banana toh bahut door ki baat thi, socha zaroor tha, aur sochte bhi bahut hai, par sapna sachcha hota hai kya? For me it happened – Kyun! Ho Gaya Na! my dream came true.

Shifting to International Relations to becoming a Film Maker is another story. The truth is destiny was quietly preparing to make my dream into a reality. When I began setting up Kyun! Ho Gaya Na…, I called Mr. Bachchan’s office, hoping for a meeting, an opportunity to narrate my script to him. One lazy afternoon, my phone rang. On the other end was his secretary Rosy Ma’am, telling me that Mr. Bachchan would meet me. It felt unreal. The magnanimity of a legend to give a novice a fair chance is a dream in itself.

The first time I entered his office, I was overwhelmed by photographs and stills from all his films, the legacy he carries and soon after there he was, the legend himself, standing in front of me. He asked what I would like to have. Without hesitation, I said, “Sir ek chai zaroor piyunga please”. As I narrated my story, that tea went from hot to cold. When I finished, Mr. Bachchan stood up, shook my hand and said the words that still sound like music to my ears: “Samir, I am doing this film.” He smiled and left as I sat there sipping my cold tea and in that moment, I had nothing but joy in my heart. Today when I recount this moment I still have tears in my eyes.

And Aishwarya?
Working with Aishwarya Rai was a joy in itself. After Devdas, having an opportunity to work with her was another dream come true. Highly professional, classy and really beautiful and yet the most down-to-earth person I have ever met. Maine toh script likhi thi par god meri script likh rahe the.

And the music?
The music of Kyun! Ho Gaya Na… was another soul of the film, with Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy creating melodies that still linger in people’s hearts. Javed Aktar saab’s lyrics are still on everyone’s lips. ‘Aao Na’ in particular became an anthem for love. Its simplicity, freshness and heartfelt lyrics captured the innocence of first romance. Even today, when I hear those opening notes, I am instantly transported back to those beautiful shooting days, watching the magic of music bring our story to life.

Kyun! Ho Gaya Na… was my entry into the industry, but more importantly, it was the beginning of lifelong relationships, bonds that mean more than family. Anna as I call Mr. Suniel Shetty, the late Om Puri and Tinu Anand Sir have been constants in my journey. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Boney Kapoor. A messiah for me. He joined hands with me, stepped in the producer and together we took the project to new heights. One of the most Dildar producers I have ever worked with. Look at destiny, the first day of shoot of the film was on 11th November, Boney Kapoor’s birthday and the film released on Sridevi Ma’am’s birthday 13th of August.

God aligned all my stars to make this film happen. Looking back today, I feel only gratitude for the opportunities and the people who stood by me. 21 years later, I still hold on to that same dream and the same fire in my heart. If there’s one thing my journey has taught me, it’s this: Dreams don’t work unless you do, believe in them with all your heart. Jaise paani apna rasta dhund leti hai, same way, destiny will find its way to your doorstep, kabhi kabhi shayad ek chai ke saath.

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