📌 Key Points
- Farah Khan reveals Salman Khan cried without glycerine during an emotional scene in ‘Jaan-E-Mann’.
- Farah believes ‘Jaan-E-Mann’ has underrated songs and some of her best choreography.
- Farah defends Salman’s work ethic, stating he rarely takes holidays and stays late on set.
- ‘Jaan-E-Mann’ clashed with ‘Don’ at the box office, becoming known for its popular soundtrack.
Farah Khan recently shared a surprising anecdote about Salman Khan’s performance in ‘Jaan-E-Mann,’ revealing that he genuinely cried during an emotional scene. She also defended his work ethic and reflected on the film’s lasting impact.
Salman Khan’s Emotional Performance in ‘Jaan-E-Mann’
Bollywood actor Salman Khan is known for making audiences emotional whenever he cries on screen. One of his most memorable performances that left viewers in tears came in the song Sau Dard Hai from the film Jaan-E-Mann. In a recent conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recalled how Salman did not use glycerine and actually broke down while filming the emotional sequence.
Farah also said that she believes Jaan-E-Mann was a beautiful film and that some of her best work as a choreographer is in that movie.
She said, “The songs are so underrated and the way they are picturised. Voh jo Salman Brooklyn Bridge pe roya hai na, voh actually roya hai. I don’t know what was going on in his life at that time, but it was the first time I saw Salman internalise his pain. Voh jo khada hoke roya… there was no glycerine, nothing. He just broke down crying there and it was magic. After the movie didn’t do well, I also broke down crying.”
Farah Khan Defends Salman’s Work Ethic
Talking about how Salman handles controversies, Farah said that the superstar does not hide from them. Instead, he simply blocks out the noise and continues focusing on his work. She also revealed that in all these years of his career, he has rarely taken holidays or even Sundays off. Defending him against claims of arriving late on sets, Farah said that he would often stay back until the work was completed.
The film clashed at the box office with Don: The Chase Begins Again, starring Shah Rukh Khan. While Jaan-E-Mann received mixed reviews and did not perform well commercially, its soundtrack became hugely popular.
Songs such as Jaane Ke Jaane Na, Sau Dard Hai, and Humko Maloom Hai became chartbusters and continue to be remembered by audiences.
‘Jaan-E-Mann’: A Film Remembered for Its Music
Based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, where soldiers from India and China engaged in hand-to-hand combat, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on April 10, 2026.
Meanwhile, Farah Khan has been busy creating cooking vlogs with her cook Dilip. She has also promised to soon begin work on her next directorial project, which will feature Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. Farah began her filmmaking career with Shah Rukh and has since delivered blockbuster films with him, including Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year.
Farah Khan’s insights offer a glimpse into Salman Khan’s dedication and emotional depth. Despite ‘Jaan-E-Mann’s’ mixed reception, the film’s soundtrack and Salman’s performance continue to resonate with audiences.
