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Maan Gayee Mughal-E-Azam

Star Cast

: Rahul Bose, Mallika Sherawat, Kay Kay Menon and Paresh Rawal

Director

: Sanjay Chel Music: Anu Malik

Can Mallika Sherawat be compared with morning-dew-fresh Madhubala? Well, ‘Murder’ babe is trying to realize her ‘Khwahish’ for she is all set the sway to Anu Malik’s version of the classic Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya in writer-director Sanjay Chel’s unusually titled film Maan Gaye Mughal E Azam which is being produced by Venus.

Mallika stepping into Madhubala’s shoes, as Anarkali in this modern day spoof of Mughal-e-Azam sounds interesting. Not to forget the crazy chemistry that she shares with Rahul Bose (Pyaar Ke Side Effects). Mallika’s look has been styled by designers Ashley Rebello and Anita Dongre. Saroj Khan has choreographed her dance moves.
Mallika dances to the song Pyaar kiya toh darna kiya which has been sung to a completely different tune than the original, composed by music director Anu Malik. Anu is modest about his composition. "Let me first make it very clear that no one can ever repeat or even remotely come close to the original song 'Pyaar kiya toh darna kya' from Mughal-E-Azam. For me, that song is one of the best songs in the history of our film industry. It was not only melodious but also extremely well written. And who can forget Madhubala in the song?"

Malik says Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam is a comedy and the song has been adapted to modern times and has "a lot of funny lines."

Mallika got so much into the skin of the character that she started acting like Anarkali says a unit member, "Mallika plays a starlet and part of a theatre group in the film. In one of the plays the group stages, she plays Anarkali.” After some time Mallika got so much into her character that she started greeting the cast members with a special 'aadab' like Anarkali, instead of the usual 'hi' or 'hello'. She also performed elaborate kathak steps for no rhyme or reason. It was funny to see her actually behaving like Anarkali!"

Director Sanjay Chel confirms Mallika"s little antics. "This was Mallika's way of creating a fun atmosphere on the sets," he justifies. "There were times when I would get stressed handling 18 actors on the sets and this was her way of diluting the grim atmosphere by bringing positive energy into it. She would salute all of us in Anarkali style and do some dance steps."

Sanjay is all praise for Mallika, "I am in love with her! Her hunger for acting and eagerness to experiment and try new things is amazing. She's also the most hassle-free actress I have worked with she’s always on time, attends every rehearsal and is totally undemanding. While Mallika is a spontaneous actress, Rahul Bose is methodical and disciplined and that generates lots of chemistry between them."

Mallika plays a theatre artiste, Rahul Bose a CBI officer, Kay Kay Menon a Ghazal singer and Paresh Rawal well he has achieved the distinction of being the highest paid actor in this comic flick. Get ready for Sanjay Chel style jugglery-with-alfaaz! Maan Gaye… 

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