Actor Shreyas Talpade recently revealed a heartwarming story about how Shah Rukh Khan and Farah Khan played a pivotal role in helping him secure his first home loan after ‘Om Shanti Om’. This candid confession came during Farah Khan’s visit to his house for a cooking vlog.
Key Points
Shreyas Talpade struggled to get a home loan despite being an actor.
His role in 'Om Shanti Om' and its stars, SRK and Farah, impressed the bank officer.
Farah Khan secured a letter from Shah Rukh Khan in two days to aid the loan approval.
Farah expressed happiness, humorously noting they likely didn't pay him much for the film.
The Bank Loan Hurdle
Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane while visiting actor Shreyas Talpade’s home for one of her cooking vlogs. During the conversation, Shreyas revealed how Om Shanti Om played a crucial role in helping him buy his first house in Mumbai.
Shreyas recalled, “Mein bank gaya tha, but loan eligibility nhi tha mera and then the banker lady said, ‘Kaunsi film kr raha h? Maine kaha Om Shanti Om, usne poocha kaun hai usmein? (I went to the bank, but I didn’t qualify for a home loan. The bank officer asked me, ‘Which film are you working on?’ I said, ‘Om Shanti Om.’ She then asked, ‘Who’s starring in it?’), I said Shah Rukh Khan, she asked who’s directing? I said Farah Khan. She said can you get me a letter?”
SRK & Farah’s Timely Intervention
Shreyas then explained how Farah and Shah Rukh Khan helped him secure the loan. He added, “I called Farah, and she got me a letter from Shah Rukh Khan in two days and that evening they sanctioned the loan.”
Farah Khan’s Nostalgic Reaction
Reacting to the story, Farah said, “I am so happy because humne tujhe kya hi paise diye honge Om Shanti Om ke (We probably didn’t even pay you much for Om Shanti Om).”
This touching anecdote highlights the camaraderie within Bollywood and the unexpected ways colleagues support each other. It’s a testament to the impact ‘Om Shanti Om’ had, not just on screen, but also in the personal lives of its cast.
