Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently reminisced about a delightful behind-the-scenes moment from the iconic comedy Delhi Belly. During a casual visit to Vir Das’s home, she shared a humorous story involving Aamir Khan and Vir while discussing Vir’s upcoming directorial venture, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. Fans of the film were in for a treat as the conversation took a nostalgic turn.
In a playful jab, Farah, who choreographed Vir Das’s lively track Jaa Chudail in Delhi Belly, praised him as a “fantastic dancer.” She quipped that the song was shortened in the final cut because it was simply too impressive. With her signature humor, she remarked, “It was too good, and Aamir saw it and, out of jealousy, chopped our song in half since his own number was next.” According to Farah, Aamir’s edits were fueled by envy over his track’s imminent debut in the film.
Vir couldn’t help but laugh at Farah’s assertion, recalling that he had been told the official reason for the cut was due to pacing issues. “But they said there were pacing problems,” he chuckled. Farah, unconvinced, shot back with a sarcastic, “Oh, really?” prompting more laughter from the group.
Shifting gears, the discussion turned to Vir’s experience collaborating with Farah and her crew. He candidly mentioned, “Farah Khan’s team tends to intimidate artists a bit. They’re like, ‘This isn’t good enough for ma’am.’ But when Farah steps in, it’s a different story.” He added fondly, “She’s the sweetest person. She even shared peanut butter with me.” Farah nodded in agreement, smiling as she reiterated, “We had such a blast shooting that song, and Vir is truly a stellar dancer.”
The trio shared a chuckle over the quirky costumes from the Jaa Chudail shoot, with Vir joking, “You dressed me in leather pants,” to which Farah quickly responded, “Yes — and that curly wig!” Vir then added a funny tidbit, revealing, “Those were actually Aamir’s pants.” A surprised Farah exclaimed, “How did you fit into Aamir’s pants?” Without missing a beat, Vir replied, “I had to wear something extra…”
As their conversation drew to a close, Farah teasingly warned, “Aamir, we’re spilling a lot of your secrets,” keeping the atmosphere light and affectionate. This candid exchange offered fans a rare peek into the camaraderie behind Delhi Belly, reminding everyone why the film and its creators continue to be cherished even years later.