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Choreographer Farah Khan Says 'Masakali' Was Initially Planned for Om Shanti Om
✍️ NDTV
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 08:39 AM
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In a recent NDTV interview, veteran choreographer Farah Khan disclosed that the popular song 'Masakali' from Delhi‑6 was originally composed for the 2007 film Om Shanti Om, but she later could not find a suitable placement.
Veteran choreographer and director Farah Khan spoke to NDTV, revealing a little‑known fact about the hit track 'Masakali'. She said the song, which later became a chart‑buster in Delhi‑6, was originally written for the 2007 Shah Rukh Khan starrer Om Shanti Om.
According to Khan, the composition was ready during the making of Om Shanti Om, but the filmmakers could not identify a scene where the playful melody would fit. As a result, the song was set aside, and she later admitted she "didn't know where I was going to put it".
When the song was eventually used in Rajkumar Hirani's Delhi‑6, it was paired with A.R. Rahman's music and Prasoon Joshi's lyrics, quickly gaining popularity across India. Khan's revelation adds a new layer to the song's backstory, highlighting how creative decisions can shift a track from one project to another.
Fans and industry observers have taken note of the anecdote, noting that such cross‑project migrations are not uncommon in Bollywood, but the Masakali story stands out because of the song's enduring appeal.
According to Khan, the composition was ready during the making of Om Shanti Om, but the filmmakers could not identify a scene where the playful melody would fit. As a result, the song was set aside, and she later admitted she "didn't know where I was going to put it".
When the song was eventually used in Rajkumar Hirani's Delhi‑6, it was paired with A.R. Rahman's music and Prasoon Joshi's lyrics, quickly gaining popularity across India. Khan's revelation adds a new layer to the song's backstory, highlighting how creative decisions can shift a track from one project to another.
Fans and industry observers have taken note of the anecdote, noting that such cross‑project migrations are not uncommon in Bollywood, but the Masakali story stands out because of the song's enduring appeal.