Bollywood's Iconic Star-Studded Song: 7 Days to Shoot, 13 Icons, One Legendary Track
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News18•23-01-2026, 08:34
Bollywood's Iconic Star-Studded Song: 7 Days to Shoot, 13 Icons, One Legendary Track
- •The 6.28-minute song "John Jani Janardhan" from the 1981 film *Naseeb* is legendary for featuring a massive ensemble of Bollywood stars.
- •It took seven full days to shoot this iconic song, a significant departure from the usual one or two days for most songs.
- •Sung by Mohammed Rafi, with music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi, the song featured 13 Bollywood icons including Amitabh Bachchan, Raj Kapoor, Dharmendra, and Hema Malini.
- •The song set a benchmark for ensemble musical numbers, inspiring similar star-studded sequences like "Deewangi Deewangi" from *Om Shanti Om* (2007).
- •These grand musical extravaganzas are cultural landmarks, celebrating Bollywood's history and captivating audiences across generations.
Why It Matters: The iconic "John Jani Janardhan" from *Naseeb* set the standard for star-studded Bollywood musical numbers.
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