Though the movie ‘Dilwale’ failed to leave a lasting impression, the song ‘Gerua’ from the film is surely one of the most visually striking videos made in Bollywood. And it did cost Farah Khan a fortune to make one particular song. Read on to know more.In her latest vlog, filmmaker Farah Khan traveled to Delhi with her cook-turned-vlogging partner Dilip to visit entrepreneur Ashneer Grover and his wife Madhuri. While chatting at their home, the conversation took an interesting turn when the couple mentioned their recent vacation to Iceland.
Madhuri said they were looking for a Hindi song to go with one of their holiday pictures, which instantly reminded Farah of the iconic track.
‘Gerua’ remains Iceland’s unforgettable Bollywood moment
Farah told them that only one major Hindi song had been shot in Iceland, and that was Gerua from ‘Dilwale’. Farah recalled the challenges of shooting in that freezing climate, where even simple movements became tough for the actors. Yet, she added, the song ended up becoming one of the film’s highlights as it showcased the magical on-screen chemistry between Shah Rukh and Kajol.
A song that came at a massive price
What truly surprised Ashneer and Madhuri was Farah’s revelation about the cost. “Iceland is the most expensive place,” she said, before sharing that the budget for Gerua was a staggering Rs 7 crore, and that too just for a single song. With only the two actors and the crew shooting, the costs skyrocketed because of the location’s high expenses. Farah joked, “Kitna mehnga hai Iceland!” as the Grovers agreed, adding their own experience of the country’s hefty price tags.Despite the expense, the effort paid off. Gerua went on to become one of the most beloved romantic songs of recent years. Unfortunately, the film ‘Dilwale’ didn’t work out well as it received mixed reviews. An excerpt from ETimes review for the film reads, “Low on content, plot lines borrowed (in this case Hum and Kasme Vaade), incohesive screenplay and lowbrow dialogues (Sajid-Farhad) — the film leans heavily on Shah Rukh’s mega-stardom, Varun’s effervescence, breathtaking locales (Iceland and Bulgaria), orchestrated car chases and over-the-top situations, which have you chuckling.“
