As the Kunal Kohli directorial Fanaa marks its 20th anniversary, lead actor Kajol has shared memories of the challenging shoot conditions the team endured in Poland. The actor revealed that she wore a lightweight salwar kameez in temperatures plummeting to minus 27 degrees Celsius, a testament to the dedication required for capturing the film's picturesque romantic sequences.
The 2006 romantic thriller, which paired Kajol with Aamir Khan after their successful collaboration in Ishq, became one of the most talked-about releases of its time. The film's narrative, revolving around a blind Kashmiri woman who falls for a tourist guide with a hidden identity, resonated strongly with audiences across the country, including in Bihar where it enjoyed a successful theatrical run.
Fanaa's commercial success and critical acclaim helped cement its place in Bollywood's romantic thriller genre. The film's music by Jatin-Lalit, particularly songs like 'Chand Sifarish' and 'Mere Haath Mein', continues to remain popular among Indian audiences two decades later. The production's willingness to shoot in authentic international locations despite harsh conditions reflected the evolving ambitions of Hindi cinema during the mid-2000s.
The film's anniversary has sparked nostalgia among fans who remember it as a defining romantic drama of its era.