Kajol celebrated 20 years of ‘Fanaa’ by looking back at one of the toughest shoots of the film. The actor recalled shooting in freezing weather in Poland, where the temperature dropped to 27 degrees Celsius on the first day. She also recalled wearing a thin chiffon salwar kameez on a frozen lake while Aamir Khan wore a thick jacket for the shoot.
Kajol remembers the shooting of ‘Fanaa’ in Poland
According to ANI, Kajol shared the memory while reflecting on ‘Fanaa’, which released in 2006 and starred opposite Aamir Khan. The film brought the two actors together in a romantic drama directed by them Kunal Kohli. Kajol played Zooni, a visually impaired Kashmiri woman, and Aamir played Rehan, a tourist guide with a dangerous secret.Kajol called Zooni special and wrote that the role stayed with her because she had to be her without the glasses. He also talked about the harsh weather during the recording of the songs. He wrote: “20 years to Fana… my daughter was 2 1/2,” he wrote, adding, “What I remember most was Poland in all its glory.. -27 degrees Celsius, beautiful forests and sledges… used on the sidewalks…! And of course I wore a thin salwar kameez, which was the one worn before everyone else.!”
Kajol scrapped the song ‘Fanaa’
Kajol also revealed that the song shot in Poland did not make it to the final version in that form. The team later scrapped and shot again in Mumbai. He called that detail the “cherry on top” of the experience. The female actors have also been praised for filming in difficult conditions to maintain their appearance on screen. Its release caught the attention of fans who remembered ‘Fanaa’ for its music, performances and Kajol’s return to film roles after a break.“Fanaa” told the story of Zooni and Rehan, whose love story turns into betrayal and tragedy after Rehan’s truth is revealed. The film also starred Rishi Kapoor, Kirron Kher and Tabu in pivotal roles. Jatin-Lalit’s soundtrack became popular, especially ‘Chand Sifarish’ and ‘Mere Haath Mein’.
