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India Today
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Farah Khan thought I was drunk: Kay Kay Menon on Sajana Ji Vari Vari shoot
Actor Kay Kay Menon recently recalled giving such a convincing performance that choreographer Farah Khan asked if he was drunk or had taken drugs. The incident took place during the shoot of the song 'Sajana Ji Vari Vari' in 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd'.In a conversation with podcaster Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube, Menon said, "She (Khan) came aboard the yacht where we were supposed to shoot the dance. I reached early and told her, 'Farah, please don't give me those aerobic-style dance steps.' She asked, 'Then what are you going to do?' I said, 'Just let me flow with the character. Let my dance be part of the act.' She agreed."advertisementHe then shared the choreographer's reaction to his performance and said, "After a while, she stopped me and said, 'Kay Kay, are you drunk?' I said, 'No yaar.' She then said, 'You had some drug?' She genuinely thought I had taken something. I had to convince her I was just acting. What they don't know is that I don't drink at all." In the same interview, Menon also shared that it was director Reema Kagti who helped him get into the shoes of his character."I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something (Kagti) was an expert. She gave me a detailed idea. Once I understood it, my character just opened up," he a look at the song here: Released in 2007, 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd' was an ensemble comedy film that followed the story of six couples on their honeymoon. The film marked the debut of Reema Kagti as a director. The film also featured Minissha Lamba, Ranvir Shorey, Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, Raima Sen, Ameesha Patel and Dia Kay Menon, who is known for playing serious characters on-screen, will be seen in the second season of 'Special Ops 2'. The show will stream on JioHotstar from July 11.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Farah Khan
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Farah Khan thought Kay Kay Menon was drunk during ‘Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari' shoot: 'You had some drug?'
Known for his intense and cerebral performances, actor Kay Kay Menon stepped far out of his comfort zone in the 2007 ensemble comedy Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. Playing a socially awkward Bengali husband opposite Raima Sen, he surprised audiences with his quirky and comic sid, especially in the lively dance number 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari'. In a recent conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube, Kay Kay looked back at that memorable shoot with fond laughter. 'I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something spiked,' he recalled. The scene required him to channel an uninhibited, out-of-character energy, and director Reema Kagti 's clear vision helped him fully dive into the role. 'Once I understood it, my character just opened up,' he said. When Farah Khan Was Convinced He Was Actually High The song was choreographed by Farah Khan and shot on a yacht. But Kay Kay wanted to keep the dancing organic, in line with his character's accidental high. 'I told Farah, 'Please don't give me those aerobic-style steps. Let me just move with the character.' And she agreed,' he shared. What followed was an uninhibited, free-spirited dance that left Farah puzzled. 'After a few takes, she stopped me and asked, 'Kay Kay, are you drunk?' I said no. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Salma Hayek, 58,Shows Her Huge Size In New Photos Paperela Undo Then she asked, 'Did you take some drug?' She genuinely thought I had taken something,' he said with a grin. 'I had to convince her I was just acting. What people don't know is, I don't drink at all.' A Quirky Film With a Memorable Cast Directed by Reema Kagti, 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd' was a dramedy about six couples on a group honeymoon trip to Goa. With a cast that included Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani , Abhay Deol, Minissha Lamba , and more, the film became a charming cult favourite, and Kay Kay's dancing remains one of its most unforgettable moments. Farah Khan's Daughter Diva Looks Like Mini Alia Bhatt In Viral Portugal Pic
News18
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Farah Khan Thought Kay Kay Menon Took Drugs During Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari Shoot: 'I Had To...'
Last Updated: Kay Kay Menon recalls his hilarious dance scene in Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, revealing Farah Khan thought he was drunk during the shoot of Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari. Known for his intense and thoughtful roles, Kay Kay Menon rarely dips into comedy or romance. But one film where he broke the mould was the 2007 ensemble comedy Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd. In it, he played a nerdy Bengali husband opposite Raima Sen — and delivered one of his most surprising performances to date. In a chat with Shubhankar Mishra on his podcast on YouTube, Kay Kay shared a behind-the-scenes memory from the shoot, specifically from the lively track 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari." 'I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something spiked," he said, laughing about the role. To make the scene believable, he leaned on director Reema Kagti's expertise. 'She was an expert. She gave me a detailed idea. Once I understood it, my character just opened up." The song was choreographed by Farah Khan, but Kay Kay came in with his own creative input. 'She came aboard the yacht where we were supposed to shoot the dance," he said. 'I reached early and told her, 'Farah, please don't give me those aerobic-style dance steps.' She asked, 'Then what are you going to do?' I said, 'Just let me flow with the character. Let my dance be part of the act.' She agreed." The actor's spontaneous movements during the shoot had Farah doing a double take. 'After a while, she stopped me and said, 'Kay Kay, are you drunk?' I said, 'No yaar.' She then said, 'You had some drug?' She genuinely thought I had taken something. I had to convince her I was just acting. What they don't know is that I don't drink at all." Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd is a 2007 Bollywood dramedy directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. Set against the backdrop of a quirky group honeymoon trip to Goa, the film follows six diverse couples, each dealing with unique challenges in their relationships. The ensemble cast includes Kay Kay Menon, Raima Sen, Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani, Abhay Deol, and Minissha Lamba, among others. First Published:
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Farah Khan stopped Honeymoon Travels shoot, asked Kay Kay Menon if he was on drugs or drunk: ‘I am a teetotaller'
Kay Kay Menon has carved a niche for himself in Indian cinema with roles with certain intellectual sharpness. Be it a formidable antagonist or a no-nonsense authority figure, Kay Kay is rarely seen in light-hearted or romantic avatars. However, one of the few exceptions to this trend was his quirky role in the 2007 film Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd, where he played a nerdy Bengali husband paired opposite actress Raima Sen. What made the role even more unique was his rare dance sequence — a moment that made Farah Khan think he was high on something. In a conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, Kay Kay Menon opened up about the memorable experience. He recalled, 'I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something spiked.' Curious about how to portray the effects authentically, the actor turned to his director Reema Kagti for guidance. 'She was an expert. She gave me a detailed idea. Once I understood it, my character just opened up.' ALSO READ | Karan Johar recalls how troll saying 'you've denied your kids a mother' made him cry: 'I asked my five-year-olds if they're happy' The song 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari' was choreographed by Farah Khan, but Kay Kay had his own vision for the scene. 'She came aboard the yacht where we were supposed to shoot the dance,' he said. 'I reached early and told her, 'Farah, please don't give me those aerobic-style dance steps.' She asked, 'Then what are you going to do?' I said, 'Just let me flow with the character. Let my dance be part of the act.' She agreed.' What followed was a spontaneous dance that had Farah baffled. Kay Kay shared, 'After a while, she stopped me and said, 'Kay Kay, are you drunk?' I said, 'No yaar.' She then said, 'You had some drug?' She genuinely thought I had taken something. I had to convince her I was just acting. What they don't know is that I don't drink at all.' The song remains memorable to the day, especially for Kay Kay's dancing and performance.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
With OTT, good actors not relegated to just villain roles, says Kay Kay Menon
Mumbai, Actor Kay Kay Menon says OTT has opened up a lot of opportunities for artists unlike the past where only top stars got to portray heroes and many like him were pigeonholed in villain roles. At the trailer launch of his upcoming series "Special Ops 2" in Mumbai on Monday, Menon, a versatile actor known for his roles across genres and mediums, spoke about the variety that has come with OTT. "We come from that time where there were only theatrical releases, there was no OTT. So those areas were booked for you know what ... We good actors used to play villain characters. But now it's opened up completely. We as actors now have a chance to enjoy ourselves with whatever talent we have. That's what OTT gives us," he told reporters here. The actor, known for his roles in "Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd", "Haider" and Mumbai Meri Jaan" as well as OTT series "Farzi" and "The Railway Men", said he loves playing the role of RAW officer Himmat Singh in "Special Ops". "I know Himmat Singh in and out. I also know that I don't know anything about cyber ... So I don't know anything about it ... And for me to kind of get into it... it was an interesting actor's journey. I just acted like I'm an expert, that's all," he said about the new season. The show became a runaway hit when it premiered on the streamer in 2020. It was followed by another installment called "Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story". The sequel is slated to premiere on JioHotstar on July 11. Director Neeraj Pandey said there is no dearth of "unheard and untold" stories in the spy genre and it naturally becomes a magnet for any storyteller "whether it's the producers, the platform or whoever you would like to sit and the unsung hero". "Also, because these are operations which are covert, they are classified, they are under possible denial. That's the reason not too many people are aware of these operations, these adventures. I feel that it's a compelling enough reason for us to bring it to the audiences. The proof of it is that they enjoy it and they want more of it. Our endeavour is to bring newer stories and keep discovering, searching for newer stories in this domain and take it to the audience," he added. Kher, who is reprising her role of Juhi Kashyap in the series, said there are limited roles written for women and expressed her wish to portray all the possible shades. "As an actor you want to play all roles, be it grey, black, white, orange, yellow. You want to keep working, but for women there are particular roles which people don't write about and you always wonder why." She also credited Pandey for writing fierce women characters. Kher gave the example of the director's film "Baby", which featured Taapsee Pannu in an interesting spy role. "So he's somebody who's always done it. And I was just lucky that I got to play Juhi," she said.
