FILM · 2003 · INDIA
Hungama
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13 Interesting Facts About Hungama
- #002
Although Aftab's character and Paresh Rawal's character are both leads (as are Rimi Sen and Akshaye Khanna), they never share the screen with each other throughout the film.
- #006
Hungama was the first comedy Akshaye Khanna made with Priyadarshan.
- #007
Hungama was Rimi Sen's first film, and her voice is dubbed.
- #008
Saif Ali Khan was offered Akshaye Khanna's role but turned it down due to scheduling conflicts.
- #009
Hungama was the first film Aftab and Akshaye made together.
- #011
After his earlier comedies "Hera Pheri" and "Awaara Pagal Deewana", Paresh Rawal became widely recognized with this film.
- #012
When Rajpal Yadav arrives in the city, Aftab and the Milkman (character name Bholu) trick him, telling him he is being chased by Chota Chetan and his gang. 'Chota Chetan' is actually the title of India's first Hindi-dubbed 3D film.
- #013
After its release, Hungama received positive reviews and became a commercial success.
- #014
Hungama's (2003) "Pari" (Nadeem Shravan) is derived from "Dil Ka Qarar" from Sangharsh (1999) (Jatin Lalit). The original is "Moti Ho To Bandh Kar Rakh Doon" from Daulat.
- #016
The film was released in cinemas in Canada.
- #017
Priyadarshan signed Rimi Sen after noticing her in Neethodu Kavali (2002).
- #019
Keeping in mind the cult status the film has gained over the years, fans have often (even humorously) credited the unseen character of Anandi Lal Katpitiya (the millionaire Amit Divatia refers to when telling Paresh Rawal that his children abandoned him by settling abroad) as the film's unifying factor in terms of its lead cast.
- #020
Priyadarshan initially wanted Amitabh Bachchan for the film. Because Amitabh's health was not good, Paresh Rawal was signed instead.
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