Director Imtiaz Ali discussed the missteps in his 2017 film 'Jab Harry Met Sejal,' acknowledging that he did not fully consider Shah Rukh Khan's vast stardom. While he focused on the story, he admitted that integrating Shah Rukh's star power more effectively could have enhanced the film's reception.
The recent win of Gulmohar at the National Film Awards has evoked a wave of nostalgia for Manoj Bajpayee, reminding him of his early days in the film industry. Bajpayee first gained national recognition when he won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Ram Gopal Varma's Satya.