Shot over seven days, this song became a historic moment in Hindi cinema. (Photo Credit: X)
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News1823-01-2026, 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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