Holi special: Juhi Chawla shares memories from the shoot of Ang Se Ang Lagana

The Holi song Ang Se Ang Lagana from Darr, starring Juhi Chawla, Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol, remains popular to date. The track from the Yash Chopra directorial offered celebration and thrill in equal measure. Recalling the shoot of the song, Juhi says, “We had shot the song on the lawns of a house in Lonavla. As for skin and hair care, we were young and clueless, and it was great. There were no fancy lotions, sunscreens and all that drama. The only thing was that we didn’t want to get a sunburn while shooting as there were a lot of outdoor shoots. I had a dupatta wrapped around my face for protection apart from the make-up we wore, and the big umbrellas held up by the spot boys.”
Juhi adds, “Back then, we didn’t have vanity vans, so the rooms on the upper floor of the house were used as make-up rooms, and we would come down to shoot, which was quite convenient. Shah Rukh came in for a day for his shots where he was playing drums, and Sunnyji (Sunny Deol), Anupamji (Anupam Kher), Tanviji (Tanvi Azmi) and I continued with our portions. Sometimes, we would end up applying too much colour on our co-stars’ faces, but then we would realise that we went overboard and would reduce it to look pretty on screen. If you watch the song closely, you will notice jumps in continuity when it comes to the gulaal on our faces.”
‘Holi get-togethers at Yashji’s home were unforgettable’
Talking about off-screen Holi celebrations, she says, “Holi get-togethers at Yashji’s (Yash Chopra) home were unforgettable. They were full of fun, food, colour and camaraderie.”