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News18
18 hours ago
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- News18
SRK-Deepika Padukone's Om Shanti Om Climax Had 100 People Inside A Set That Was On Fire
The interval block of Om Shanti Om – where Shah Rukh Khan's Om runs through a blazing film set to save Deepika Padukone's Shantipriya – remains one of the most unforgettable sequences in Hindi cinema. But while it lit up the screen, it left action director Sham Kaushal, father of Vicky Kaushal, breaking down in tears behind the scenes. In a recent podcast chat with Aman Aujla, Sham spoke honestly about just how dangerous and overwhelming that shoot really was. 'There wasn't so much of VFX back in 2007. We had to light the fire on that set, where Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, three camerapersons, and 60 members of my unit were inside the set. So, there were around 100 people inside the set that was on fire," he recalled. Calling it one of the most 'testing" moments of his long career, Sham admitted the tension on set was too much to handle at times. 'There were so many moments of stress because you also had to put off the fire within seconds of lighting it. If someone commits a mistake anywhere, it could be very disastrous. I swear by God, there were so many times I'd go to the side and cry. I felt I'd get a heart attack." The shoot took place in Mumbai's Film City, and what added to Sham's anxiety was the sheer number of lives relying on him. 'Humans have little control over both fire and water. I get a little scared every time I do a stunt with fire or water. No one should get hurt because nothing is beyond safety," he said. He added that he sees every member of the crew as his own children and would pray to Lord Hanuman for everyone's safety. The real challenge, according to Sham, is timing. The fire had to be lit and put out in a matter of seconds – and not just once. 'We had to light up the set four to five times a day while filming," he explained. Years later, during the making of Dunki (2023), Sham found himself in a similar high-pressure situation, only this time it was personal. His son Vicky Kaushal had to perform a fire stunt in one of the film's scenes. Director Rajkumar Hirani also confirmed that Sham was under a lot of stress while filming that scene with his son. 'For example, in Dunki, there was a scene in which Vicky had to run with him on fire. It's just a matter of few seconds. Those who extinguish the fire are more committed than those who light it. Even if they burn their hands, they don't step back because they know how grave their job is," Sham said. Even with decades of experience under his belt, it's clear that fire stunts still shake Sham Kaushal.
Indian Express
21 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone's fire scene in Om Shanti Om had action director Sham Kaushal crying on set: ‘What if something happened'
The grand fire scene during the interval block of Farah Khan's 2007 blockbuster reincarnation saga Om Shanti Om is one of the most memorable action set pieces in the history of Hindi cinema. It had Shah Rukh Khan's character Om enter a huge film set on fire by Arjun Rampal's Mukesh in order to save his love interest, Deepika Padukone's Shantipriya. While it was thrilling to watch on the big screen, the film's action director Sham Kaushal remembers it differently. He recently confessed that set in Mumbai's Film City was so risk-prone that it made him cry several times on set. 'There wasn't so much of VFX back in 2007. We had to light the fire on that set, where Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, three camerapersons, and 60 members of my unit were inside the set. So, there were around 100 people inside the set that was on fire,' Sham recalled. On the podcast of Aman Aujla, Sham claimed that set piece in Om Shanti Om was one of the most 'testing' of his long, illustrious career. 'There were so many moments of stress because you also had to put off the fire within seconds of lighting it. If someone commits a mistake anywhere, it could be very disastrous. I swear by God, there were so many times I'd go to the side and cry. I felt I'd get a heart attack,' added Sham. He added that he got so tense because the entire unit's trust was resting on him. He prayed to Lord Hanuman to keep all of them safe. Sham claimed he considers the members of the unit as his own kids. 'Humans have little control over both fire and water. I get a little scared every time I do a stunt with fire or water. No one should get hurt because nothing is beyond safety,' added Sham. Sham revealed that the tricky area with fire stunts is the timing. They had to light up the set four to five times a day while filming, but also had to put it off within seconds. 'For example, in Dunki, there was a scene in which Vicky (Kaushal, son) had to run with him on fire. It's just a matter of few seconds. Those who extinguish the fire are more committed than those who light it. Even if they burn their hands, they don't step back because they know how grave their job is,' said Sham. Also Read — Vicky Kaushal's father Sham Kaushal was ready to end his life after cancer diagnosis: 'The doctor shared that I won't survive' While promoting his 2023 film Dunki, director Rajkumar Hirani also revealed Sham Kaushal was terribly stressed about the scene in which his team had to put his son Vicky Kaushal on fire, again during the interval block of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer. Hirani said that Sham gets particularly worried as an action director while working with his family.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Remember That Soothing Music On Your IndiGo Flight? Meet The Artists Behind It
Last Updated: The soothing voice behind IndiGo's in-flight track All I Want Is Touchdown has finally been revealed. When travelling on public transport or flights, we often hear familiar voices announcing stops or calming music playing in the background. Yet, few of us ever wonder who's actually behind those voices. Recently, IndiGo introduced a new in-flight music track titled All I Want Is Touchdown, played just before takeoff and after landing. The soothing vocals have caught the attention of many passengers, but do you know who the artists behind the track are? Here's everything you need to know about the voices behind IndiGo's latest in-flight anthem. Who Created The Song The song features two voices, Ayushi Joshi and Srishhti BhitriKothiy. While Ayushi sang the main lyrics, Srishhti added all the background vocals and harmonies in the track. Recently, Srishhti posted a video on Instagram where she was on a flight, quietly recording herself while her voice played in the background. Passengers were seen busy boarding and adjusting to their seats, unaware that the talented singer was sitting among them. In her caption, she wrote, 'Nobody on this flight knows that the voice they hear in the aircraft is mine." How People Are Reacting To The Song After Srishhti BhitriKothiy posted the video on Instagram, many social media users were surprised and amazed to learn that she was the voice behind the calming in-flight track. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'Wait, no fricking way omg, I love this song wayy to much ma'am, omg. It's my alarm, my phone ringtone omg." Another shared, 'I downloaded this song after hearing it in our Hong Kong flight." 'So you're the reason why I can't get it off my head after landing," a comment read. An individual stated, 'When Indigo changed their boarding music, I wanted to know the song. Somehow I found it, now I got to know the artist too. All I want is touchdown is so relaxing." Another mentioned, 'I liked the voice and the melody. It is pleasant overall, so a good composition to me. Also, yes, the voice." One more added, 'To hear this after landing is peace. A nice melody." Who Are Ayushi Joshi And Srishhti BhitriKothiy Ayushi is an indie artist known not just for his singing, but also for her skills as a composer and lyricist. Some of his well-known songs include Aao Na, Apsara, Sham and Kill Bill. One of her tracks was even featured in an ad for The Man Company. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DroomMusic (@droommusicofficial) top videos View all Srishhti, on the other hand, started her music journey in 2024 and launched her album Pluto in April 2025. Although music has always been close to her heart, her Instagram profile shows that she used to do small music gigs while working as an advocate. view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 21, 2025, 16:29 IST News viral Remember That Soothing Music On Your IndiGo Flight? Meet The Artists Behind It Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
Vicky Kaushals Father Sham Kaushal Reveals He Thought About Suicide After Cancer Diagnosis: Wanted to Jump From Third Floor
New Delhi: Vicky Kaushal's father and veteran stunt director Sham Kaushal recently opened up about a deeply emotional and vulnerable phase in his life when he had suicidal thoughts following a cancer diagnosis. In a candid conversation on a podcast with Aman Aujla, Sham recalled that during the shoot of the film Lakshya in Ladakh, he suddenly experienced severe stomach pain and was rushed to an army hospital. What was initially thought to be a routine issue turned out to be something far more serious cancer. He shared that after undergoing a three-hour surgery to remove a suspicious growth from his stomach, doctors informed him that the condition was critical, and they weren't sure he would survive. It was after receiving this news that Sham, overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, had suicidal thoughts. 'They informed me in the evening, and at night, I had this wild thought of jumping from the third floor of the hospital where my room was situated. I didn't make the decision out of weakness, but thought when I have to die anyway, why not now? But I couldn't move due to the pain post-surgery,' Sham said. The veteran action director also revealed that in that moment, he hoped give him just 10 more years to live. 'After that night, something changed. I overcame the fear of death. The next morning, I gained the hope that it's just a matter of a couple of surgeries, and I'll be alright. That incident changed my entire outlook on life and strengthened my willpower.' Sham revealed that over the course of a year, he underwent multiple surgeries and tests but remained strong. Thankfully, the cancer had not spread. He credits that difficult phase for shaping his personal and professional journey. 'I asked God to bless me with 10 more years, and today it's been 22. I met good people, received good work, my kids have done well I grew in life,' he added. Sham Kaushal's Work Front Sham Kaushal is one of India's most respected action directors, with over four decades of experience in both Bollywood and Hollywood. His debut as an action director was in the Malayalam film Indrajaalam (1990). In Bollywood, his work includes critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), PK (2014), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Padmaavat (2018), Sanju (2018), and Simmba (2018). He has also worked internationally, notably on the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire (2008).
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sham Kaushal was suicidal after cancer diagnosis: Wanted to jump from third floor
Action director Sham Kaushal, a familiar name in the Hindi film industry since the 1980s and now widely recognised as the father of actors Vicky and Sunny Kaushal, recently revisited a harrowing chapter from his life. While shooting for 'Lakshya' in Ladakh, he experienced a sudden stomach pain and was rushed to an army hospital. Despite the health scare, he returned to work on Shyam Benegal's 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose', unaware that his condition was far more serious than a recent interview on Youtuber Aman Aujla's podcast, Sham revealed that the pain was later diagnosed as cancer. The revelation came after a three-hour surgery, when doctors removed a suspicious growth from his stomach for further testing. The results confirmed it was cancerous, and the prognosis wasn't said, 'I noticed that people's reaction towards me had changed. They all seemed extremely worried.' 'Apparently, after operating me, they removed something from my stomach which they further sent for testing to check whether it was cancerous. Apparently, it was. After the report came, the doctor shared that I won't survive,' he news left Sham shattered. He admitted to briefly considering ending his life, not out of despair, but from a sense of resignation. However, confined to bed and unable to move due to post-operative pain."They informed me in the evening, and at night, I had this wild thought of jumping from the third floor of the hospital where my room was situated. I didn't make the decision out of weakness, but thought when I have to die anyway, why not now? But I couldn't move due to the pain post-surgery,' he said. What followed was a deeply spiritual moment, a heartfelt plea to a higher power for just ten more years, enough time, he hoped, to see his young sons grow up. That moment of surrender became a turning point. Over the next year, he underwent multiple surgeries and rigorous testing, but the cancer hadn't spread. He stayed resilient. What he believed were his last days instead marked the beginning of a new chapter.- EndsMust Watch
