Aasif reveals real story behind 'What a Joke' in Shahrukh – Salman starrer Karan Arjun!

Aasif reveals real story behind 'What a Joke' in

Shahrukh – Salman starrer Karan Arjun!

Aasif Sheikh has graced the screen in over eighty films across a prolific forty-year

career, with each character leaving an impression. His portrayal of Vibhuti Narayan

Mishra in TV's Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai has garnered immense appreciation from

audiences, especially for his signature line, ‘I am sorry’. Another memorable line

from his career, “What a joke,” delivered as Suraj Singh in the Shahrukh Khan and

Salman Khan starrer Karan Arjun, resonates with fans till date. Recounting his

experience as Suraj Singh in the movie, Aasif shared an intriguing behind-the-scenes

detail. He said, “When Karan Arjun’s director, Rakesh Roshan, first introduced me to

the role, he stressed that ‘What a joke’ wasn’t just a line but the core of Suraj’s

character. He wanted it to be Suraj’s reaction to everything, bringing an unexpected,

engaging twist to the character. From day one, I infused What a joke into every

scene, experimenting with different tones to bring out the humour and

unpredictability that the film’s director envisioned.”

Aasif also revealed a surprising fact that he wasn’t the first choice for the role,

“Initially, Gulshan Grover was cast as Suraj Singh. He had even filmed several scenes

and delivered the iconic line multiple times. But, for reasons I’m still not entirely sure

of, I ended up bagging the role. It was a twist of fate, and maybe a testament to my

perseverance, which allowed me to make ‘What a joke’ a memorable part of

Bollywood history, something I’m incredibly proud of.”

Watch Aasif Sheikh as Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, airing every

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