Farah Khan Reveals Deepak Tijori Kissed Her In Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar After Actress Refused: 'I Was Never Paid...'

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently dropped by singer Shaan’s home, and what began as a casual visit quickly turned into a heartwarming trip down memory lane. The duo revisited their early, pre-fame days in the film industry — long before Shaan became one of India’s most beloved playback voices, and before Farah became Bollywood’s go-to choreographer and blockbuster director. Their conversation brought back memories from the sets of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992), the film that unknowingly became a turning point in both their lives.

Farah and Shaan Recall Their ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ Days

As the two chatted, Farah revealed with a smile, “The first movie Shaan ever did was Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.” To which Shaan laughed, “Yes, I was there

with a saxophone!” Farah then quipped, “And I was a junior dancer there.”

Shaan’s sons, who were listening in, were visibly surprised. Farah went on to explain, “I actually joined as an assistant director. Then, when they ran short of dancers, I started helping with choreography — and every time a dancer didn’t show up, they’d push me in front of the camera. There’s even a scene where Deepak Tijori kisses my cheek — the girl who was supposed to do it refused, so they sent me instead!”

“You Got Paid? I Didn’t!”

Shaan shared that he had worked on the film for four days and was barely visible in the final cut. “After shooting for four long days, I was there just for a passing shot in a medley of songs,” he recalled. Farah chimed in laughing, “I think it was a Jatin song — I was choreographing it. The makers were so broke that they threw Jatin into the song too!”

The conversation took an even more nostalgic turn when Shaan revealed his pay for the gig. “I got ₹150 per day for four days, while the others received ₹75,” he said. Farah, visibly amused, gasped, “You got paid? I was never paid!” before adding warmly, “But honestly, what that film gave me was far more valuable than any cheque — it changed my life.”

A Nostalgic Jam Session

In a lighthearted moment, the two broke into an impromptu dance to Jatin’s Deewane Hum Pyaar Ke from the film, laughing over how life had come full circle.

What began as a nostalgic reunion between two industry veterans became a beautiful reminder of humble beginnings, resilience, and the passion that drives artists long before fame finds them.