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Did you know Nana Patekar improvised his Welcome co-actor Paresh Ganatra's iconic dialogue ‘Mujhe kyun toda'? Deets
In a new interview, Paresh Ganatra revealed how Nana Patekar, known for his comic brilliance improvised his iconic dialogue, 'Mujhe Kyun Toda' in Welcome.
Anees Bazmee's Welcome remains one of the most loved comedy films, celebrated for its witty jokes, the impressive comic timing of its cast, and an engaging storyline. Recently, Paresh Ganatra, who played a small yet impactful role in the film, revealed that his popular dialogue was improvised by Nana Patekar, whose comic brilliance in Welcome continues to be cherished by fans.
In a new interview with Digital Commentary, Ganatra shared that he was initially offered a 20-25 day shooting schedule by Anees Bazmee, who wanted to cast him in a substantial role. However, Ganatra declined due to prior commitments. Later, the filmmaker offered him limited screen time in the film's climax, which he accepted. He recalled traveling to Lonavala near Tiger Point for the shoot.
Paresh had an idea for a dialogue during his travel to the location and decided to share it with the team. He mentioned, “Maine bola Anees bhai, ek line sujhe hai toh hum isse use kar sakte hai? Toh woh bole, bol kya hai? Maine bola, 'Main sirf dekhne mein khatarnak hoon, lekin aadmi bohot accha hoon.' (I told Anees bhai, I have an idea for a line, can we use it? He asked, 'What is it?' I replied, 'I may look dangerous, but I’m actually a very good person.') Unhone kaha, yrr achi line hai. (He said, 'That's a good line.')" The actor felt the line would fit his role, and Bazmee allowed him to use it.
The No Entry actor explained that the outline for the scene and his character in Welcome was ready, but the filmmaker then sat with the writers to write it properly. Later, Nana Patekar, who was also in the same scene, arrived and heard the updated dialogue. He spontaneously added his twist. The now-iconic line, "Mujhe kyun toda? Main illegal nahi tha, mujhe kyun toda?" (Why did you break me? I wasn’t illegal, why did you break me?) was completely improvised by Nana, further increasing the humor.
Anees Bazmee was happy with the improvisation, and the scene's writing was so good that it became a highlight in the film's hilarious climax. As a result, fans continue to remember Paresh's role in the film to this day.
Welcome, released in 2007 and directed by Anees Bazmee, is known for its witty dialogues and stellar performances. It featured an ensemble cast including Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Feroz Khan, and more, and became a major success at the box office.
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