Smeep Kang's Throwback Thursday: Aamir Khan's Kiss and a Lesson in Film History

A Nostalgic Revelation

Director Smeep Kang recently shared a heartwarming anecdote on social media, accompanied by a picture that speaks volumes. The post recounts an evening spent at Aamir Khan's house during the release of 'Carry On Jatta 3', revealing a lesser-known side of the Bollywood superstar.

Dinner, Music, and a Correction

According to Kang, Aamir Khan hosted the 'Carry On Jatta 3' team for dinner. The evening took an interesting turn when Aamir began singing his favorite song, 'O re taal mile nadi,' but mistakenly attributed it to Parikshit Sahni. Smeep Kang, a self-proclaimed film buff, couldn't resist correcting him, stating that the song was picturized on Sanjeev Kumar. A quick check on YouTube confirmed Kang's information, impressing Aamir Khan.

Aamir's 'Sholay' Revelation and a Cheeky Reward

The story doesn't end there. Aamir Khan then narrated a tale about a small film released in the same year as 'Sholay' that achieved similar success, a film seemingly forgotten by many. Kang surprised Aamir by identifying the movie as 'Jai Santoshi Maa'. Aamir Khan, impressed by Kang's extensive film knowledge, gave him a kiss on the cheek, as captured in the image.

'Carry On Jatta 3': A Punjabi Blockbuster

'Carry On Jatta 3', directed by Smeep Kang, was released on June 29, 2023. The film features a star-studded cast including Gippy Grewal, Sonam Bajwa, Jaswinder Bhalla, and Gurpreet Ghuggi. Produced by Gippy Grewal and Ravneet Kaur Grewal, the movie was distributed worldwide by Omjee's Cine World. The film had a massive release, screening in over 560 screens in India and 500 locations across 30 countries.

'Jai Santoshi Maa': A Surprise Hit

The film Kang referred to, 'Jai Santoshi Maa', was released on May 30, 1975. Directed by Vijay Sharma and written by R. Priyadarshi, the film starred Kanan Kaushal, Bharat Bhushan, and Anita Guha. Made on a modest budget of ?2.5 million, it grossed ?50 million at the box office. The devotional film, with music by C. Arjun, became a surprise hit, even standing its ground against the blockbuster 'Sholay'.