In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Himani Shivpuri recounted an incident from the sets of DDLJ that surprised veteran actress Achala Sachdev, who portrayed Kajol’s grandmother in the film.
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Himani fondly recalled the vibrant atmosphere on the sets of DDLJ at Filmistan. She reminisced about sharing a spacious green room with Farida Jalal and the joyous camaraderie they all shared. Shivpuri vividly described Kajol’s lively presence, noting how the actress, known for her tomboyish nature, would playfully apply curd on Aditya Chopra’s hair, much to Achala Sachdev’s amusement.
During the interview, Shivpuri continued to recall Kajol’s tomboyish demeanor, especially during the filming of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. She shared anecdotes of Kajol’s carefree attitude, where she would casually eat sandwiches on set without fussing over her appearance, much to the exasperation of makeup artist Mickey Contractor. Shivpuri also mentioned how Karan Johar appreciated Kajol’s relaxed approach in the film’s first half.
In another interview with Peeping Moon, Himani Shivpuri reminisced about the delightful experience of filming Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. She fondly recalled the enjoyable moments, particularly during the college scenes. Shivpuri mentioned how Kajol, embodying her tomboyish character, would sometimes delay shots because she was busy enjoying sandwiches, much to Karan Johar’s occasional irritation.
