Manoj Bajpayee, JD Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, Shefali Shah, and Paresh Rawal all played significant roles in Ram Gopal Varma’s 1998 film Satya. Chakravarthy recently talked about the movie in an interview, saying Shah Rukh Khan called him after seeing it.
JD Chakravarthy revealed in a recent interview with ETimes that he received a call from Mani Ratnam and said, “On July 2, an evening before Satya’s release, I got a call from Mani Ratnam. Mani was already a dear friend. He had watched ‘Satya’ and I asked if he liked the film. He said, “Somebody wants to talk to you.” That somebody took the phone and said, “Salaam Alaikum.” I said, “Walekum Assalam, kaun bol rahe hain?” The person said, “Doesn’t matter who is talking, just answer one question. If ‘Satya’ is to become a disaster, what do you think we should do?” I asked him, “May I know your good name please?” He said, “What’s there in the name?” I said, “It’s important. Tell me your name.” He said, “My name is Shah Rukh Khan”.”
JD Chakravarthy commented as he proceeded, “I got offended. I said, “Shah Rukh, I am not as talented and intelligent as you. You tell me what we should do if ‘Satya’ turns out to be a disaster.” Shah Rukh said, “It’s simple. ‘Satya’ mein jo JD Chakravarthy hain na usko nikaal kar film mein Shah Rukh Khan ko daal do.” I said, “I don’t understand.”
Finally, the Satya actor said, “He said, “Agar aap mujhe film mein daaloge toh main film ka one two ka four kar doonga.” I understood he was joking with me. SRK added, “You are so, bloody good man. And the film is so good.” I love the way he complimented me. I think he was shooting for ‘Dil Se’ with Mani Ratnam at that time.”
We have no doubt it would have been a very interesting phone call.
