What Was Anupam Kher's Compliment To Pravinn Dabas On Khosla Ka Ghosla Set - Exclusive

Pravin Dabas has been associated with the industry for a long time now. He has proved his acting prowess in films like Dillagi, Monsoon Wedding, Muskaan, Yeh Hai Zindagi, Jab Tum Kaho, Khosla Ka Ghosla and more. The sequel of the film Khosla Ka Ghosla recently hit the floors, with the star cast Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey, Pravinn Dabas and others reuniting after a long gap on 19 years. As the film is all set to entertain the fans with a much-awaited sequel, in an exclusive interview with Zoom, actor Pravinn Dabas who played the role of Chiraunjilal 'Cherry' Khosla in the movie, opened up about the busy schedule of the film. The 51-year-old star also revealed a memorable compliment he received from Anupam Kher on Khosla Ka Ghosla set.

Pravinn Dabas reveals environment on Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 set

In a recent chat with us, when asked about the environment on set of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 set in Delhi, Pravin responded, “The environment on set has been amazing, it really feels like one big family. When we came back for the shoot, we all sat together, and without missing a beat, jumped straight into filming. There wasn’t much time to think; it’s been hectic with long days and nights, but the atmosphere has been fantastic. Just like the first time, Anupam Ji, Boman, and everyone kept us entertained. We even continued the tradition of playing word games from the previous shoot, which keeps the set lively. Of course, the work is intense, but we still find time for personal moments and bonding. It’s been a wonderful mix of fun and focus.”

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Did Pravinn know Khosla Ka Ghosla will return after 19 years?

During the chat, we asked Pravinn if he ever anticipate the return of Khosla Ka Ghosla after 19 years, the actor replied, "For the sequel, I don’t think anyone really anticipated it. The original was a cult film, and people have loved it for years. Especially after 18–19 years, to see a continuation coming out, it’s something nobody expected. It’s not like we were fully ready for it, but over the last two decades, the film has only grown in stature. Its impact has endured, and it continues to resonate with audiences."He went on to explain how the people he meet often speak to him about the film. Pravinn shared, "'People have told me, whenever we see it on TV, we actually stop and watch' - it’s not the kind of movie you can scroll past. Every scene, every line has become iconic. People still quote it, and each scene feels legendary. The love audiences have for the characters and the film is incredible. We put a lot of hard work into it, and it’s amazing to see the movie still thriving all these years later. Many fans say they’ve watched it 15–20 times, and some families even make it a tradition to watch Khosla Ka Ghosla together every year.”

Pravinn Dabas on working with Anupam Kher

Sharing his experience of working with Anupam Kher on Khosla Ka Ghosla, Pravinn recalled, “Working with Anupam Ji after Khosla Ka Ghosla, I’ve done another four or five films with him. And Boman sir, well, being around them is always incredibly entertaining because they’re such wonderful human beings. They have deep insights into acting and filmmaking, and just being on set with them is a learning experience.

"As for fun anecdotes from the original shoot, there are a couple, I remember clearly. One is about my character - I used to write a lot about him. Not just improvising lines, but developing his backstory, researching, and thinking through his personality. My character was introverted, reserved, not easy to portray, especially among such a lively ensemble. I remember showing some of my notes to Anupam ji, and he was genuinely impressed, saying it was very good," he added.

Anupam Kher's compliment to Pravinn Dabas on Khosla Ka Ghosla set

While sharing his experience of shooting of the film 19 years back, Pravinn revealed receiving a memorable moment - a compliment he received from Anupam Kher, which he will always remember."Another instance was during a scene with a police officer. My character finally lost his patience and started shouting back. After the scene, Anupam Kher came up to me and said, ‘Kamaal hai, aapke andar toh Amitabh Bachchan Ji ka ghost ghus gaya tha." (Amitabh Bachchan's ghost entered my body) .He really appreciated that moment. Those experiences from the original shoot have stayed with me, they were both fun and incredibly inspiring.”

Pravinn Dabas' work front

Meanwhile, Pravinn is currently busy with the shoot of Khosla Ka Ghosla in Delhi, along with stars Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Ranvir Shorey, Tara Sharma.