Om Shanti Om(2007)
Om Shanti Om is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Farah Khan. It stars Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as Om Prakash Makhija and Om Kapoor, alongside Deepika Padukone in her debut as Shantipriya and Sandy. The story follows a junior artist in 1970s Bollywood who is murdered by a jealous producer and reincarnated 30 years later. He seeks revenge against the killer and reunites with his lost love. The film is a meta-commentary on Bollywood, filled with cameos by over 30 real-life stars. It blends romance, comedy, drama, and supernatural elements with a self-aware, spoof-like tone. Om Shanti Om was the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2007 and received positive reviews for its entertainment value, music, and performances. It was released on November 9, 2007, by Red Chillies Entertainment.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Farah Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A struggling junior artist in 1970s Bollywood falls in love with a famous actress. When a powerful producer murders them both, the young man is reincarnated 30 years later as a superstar. He must remember his past life and expose the killer before history repeats itself.
“Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Om Shanti Om
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Satish Shah (9 films together), Deepika Padukone & Shahrukh Khan (5 films together), Deepika Padukone & Shekhar Ravjiani (4 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Kirron Kher (4 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Arjun Rampal (3 films together), and Shahrukh Khan & Farah Khan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Om Shanti Om' features 31 major Bollywood stars in a single sequence, a record at the time.
- Shah Rukh Khan performed all his own stunts for the fire scene, which left him with minor burns.
- Deepika Padukone made her acting debut in this film after being discovered as a model.
- The movie includes a spoof song 'Deewangi Deewangi' that parodies classic Bollywood dance numbers.
- A real film set was constructed and then deliberately burned down for the climactic fire sequence.
- The film's plot is loosely inspired by the 1975 Hindi movie 'Karz', which also involves reincarnation.
- It was the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2007 in India, earning over 150 crore rupees.