What was Salman Khan's reaction to watching Dharmendra perform in 'Deewangi Deewangi'?

Salman Khan waited for 4 hours just to watch Dharmendra's shot, showing his immense respect for the veteran actor.

How did Salman Khan and Saif Ali Khan's involvement in 'Deewangi Deewangi' happen?

Salman and Saif spontaneously jumped into the frame while Dharmendra was dancing, creating an unscripted, iconic moment.

What major Bollywood films are the 'Deewangi Deewangi' stars set to appear in during 2026?

Dharmendra will star in the war drama 'Ikkis', Salman Khan has the war film 'Battle of Galwan', Sanjay Dutt has the fantasy thriller 'The Raja Saab', and Saif Ali Khan will appear in 'Haiwaan'.

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Salman Khan's Heartwarming Tribute to Bollywood Legend Dharmendra

8 Nov

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Salman Khan waited 4 hours to watch Dharmendra's shot
Salman, Saif spontaneously joined Dharmendra's dance in 'Deewangi Deewangi'
Dharmendra, Salman, Sanjay Dutt, Saif have major films slated for 2026

Salman Khan's Heartwarming Tribute to Bollywood Legend Dharmendra

As of November 8th, 2025, the 'Deewangi Deewangi' song from the 2007 film 'Om Shanti Om' remains one of Bollywood's most iconic moments. The song united over 30 of the industry's biggest stars, including Dharmendra, Salman Khan, and Saif Ali Khan.

In a recent interview, director-choreographer Farah Khan shared a heartwarming story from the song's shoot. She revealed that Salman Khan, known for his own schedule, was willing to wait four hours just to watch the veteran actor Dharmendra perform his shot. Salman's immense respect for the legendary Dharmendra led to one of the song's most memorable, unplanned moments.

During Dharmendra's dance, Salman and Saif Ali Khan spontaneously jumped into the frame, surprising even Saif himself. "If you see Saif, he doesn't know what is happening. He's like, 'Kya ho raha hai?'" Farah Khan recalled.