Rakesh Roshan reveals Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan stayed in 15×15 rooms during Karan Arjun shoot; recalls turning under-construction Aashram into hotel for cast

One of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema, Karan Arjun (1995), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, is gearing up for a grand re-release on November 22, 2024. The blockbuster directed by Rakesh Roshan will be the biggest global re-release of any Hindi film ever. In conversation with source, Rakesh Roshan reminisced about working with the two superstars during the shoot. 

"Simpler times on set": Roshan talks about working with Shah Rukh and Salman  

When asked about the difference between working with stars then and now, Rakesh Roshan fondly recalled the simpler times of filmmaking in the 1990s. "You wouldn't believe it," he said. "We shot the entire film in 80-90 days. When we went for outdoor shoot, Shah Rukh's room was 15x15 feet and Salman's was the same size. Kajol and co had a similar room. An ashram had been built nearby. There was no hotel in the village. I gave them the money and asked them to change it to a hotel. I said, "Make bathrooms in every room." They said the rooms would be small, so I said, "No problem." Just install air conditioners and bathrooms. Shah Rukh and Salman stayed there." 

"How to wake up a child": Stars' morning routines 

When asked about the difference between Shah Rukh and Salman's acting styles, Roshan pointed out how their personalities blended seamlessly with their roles. Shah Rukh behaved like Arjun and Salman behaved like Karan. In the morning, I personally woke her up. I used to go to their rooms at 6am and say, "Shah Rukh, wake up." It was like waking up kids. When Salman saw me, he put a pillow over my face and said, "I'm getting ready." I said, "No no, I wasn't leaving the room until they were completely done. Ready." 

Speaking of the re-release of Karan Arjun, Hrithik Roshan has narrated the trailer for the re-release and from the way he posted with passion about the release of the new trailer of Karan Arjun, you can tell he is super excited about this trailer.