1. 700 Fake Cops Managed the Crowd on the Streets of Kolkata
Did Mr Bachchan’s cycling scene make you wonder about the missing bheed that’s usually seen in the background of every outdoor shoot? That was possible only because of the 800 policemen that were on duty to control the crowd and ensure Mr Bachchan’s safety. Ha! We got you! The truth is, only 100 of them were real cops, the rest were extras!
2. Deepika Actually Drove the Car!
Deepika Padukone always knew how to drive but admits to being under-confident behind the wheel. But ever since Shoojit Sircar put her in the driver’s seat during the shoot and that too on the highway, she’s been whizzing around the streets of Mumbai on her own!
3. Shoojit Sircar’s Daughter features in the Film
Yes. Thats right! Shoojit Sircar’s 9 year old daughter Anannya plays a blink and miss role in the film. Remember the scene with Mr Bachchan cycling around? He suddenly stops in the middle of a galli to look inside a window where a little girl is singing and playing the harmonium. That’s Anannya!
4. Deepika Was Also the Clapper Girl
Lead actress and clapper girl- Deepika was great as both! So when Sircar’s assistant director fell ill, Deepika jumped in to help. She always wanted to assist a filmmaker and Shoojit was only too happy to have her help out.
5. Deepika Checked Out Satyajit Ray’s House
Deepika Padukone spent a whole month in Kolkata during the making of the film. She made quick trips to the city’s iconic places including Satyajit Ray’s house, which happened to be very close where the film’s crew was filming. Though she couldn’t go inside, she happily clicked pictures from outside and went back to wrap up her scene.
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