Fanney Khan

{{Short description|2018 Indian film directed by Atul Manjrekar}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}} {{Use Indian English|date=October 2021}} {{Infobox film | name = Fanney Khan | image = Fanney Khan poster.jpg | alt = 3 people smiling towards the camera on a film's poster. | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Atul Manjrekar | producer = Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar Anil Kapoor P.S Bharathi Rajiv Tandon Kussum Arora Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Deepanshu Mishra Nishant Pitti Virrendra Arora Prerna Arora | writer = '''Adapted Story and Screenplay:''' Atul Manjrekar '''Dialogues:''' Abbas Dalal Hussain Dalal | based_on = ''Everybody's Famous!'' by Dominique Deruddere | starring = Anil Kapoor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Rajkummar Rao | narrator = Rajkummar Rao | music = '''Score:''' Tubby-Parik '''Songs:''' Amit Trivedi Tanishk Bagchi | cinematography = Tirru | editing = Monisha R. Baldawa | studio = T-Series Films Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network | distributor = AA Films | released = {{Film date|df=y|2018|08|02|United Arab Emirates|ref1=<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/fanney-khan-uae-movie-review-critic-gives-a-thumbs-up-to-the-film-and-anil-kapoors-performance/263418|title=Fanney Khan UAE movie review: Critic gives a thumbs up to the film and Anil Kapoor's performance – Bollywood News|date=2 August 2018 }}</ref>|2018|08|03|India}} | runtime = 130 minutes | country = India | language = Hindi | budget = {{INR}}38 crore<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=3806|title=Fanney Khan (2018) – Movie – Box Office India|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> | gross = {{INR}}16.55 crore<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-day-wise-break-fanney-khan/|title=Box Office: Worldwide collections and day wise break up of Fanney Khan – Bollywood Hungama|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=4 August 2018|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=21 August 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> }}

'''''Fanney Khan''''' ({{IPA|hi|pʰənneː xaːn}}; {{Lit|braggart}})<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meaning of phanne-KHan in English |url=https://www.rekhtadictionary.com/meaning-of-phanne-khaan |access-date=2024-07-20 |website=Rekhta Dictionary |language=en}}</ref> is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language musical comedy film written and directed by debutant Atul Manjrekar. It was jointly produced by the banners T-Series Films, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures, Theme Studios and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network. A remake of the 2000 Belgian film ''Everybody's Famous!'', it stars Anil Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles. The film follows Kapoor as the titular character, the middle-aged father of a young, aspiring, and overweight teenage girl whom he pushes to be a singer. He kidnaps a famous soloist to make way for his daughter to become a star.

The film was announced in June 2016 with Kapoor playing the lead role; after considering Priyanka Chopra and R. Madhavan among others for the other two starring roles, Rai and Rao were chosen. It was mostly filmed in Mumbai in September 2017. Rai's costumes were redesigned by Manish Malhotra after she expressed dissatisfaction over the previous clothes. After the shooting was disrupted in April 2018 over producer KriArj Entertainment's non-payment of dues, Bhushan Kumar of T-Series took over the entire production. Filming was completed in Mehboob Studios, Mumbai in June 2018.

''Fanney Khan'' was initially scheduled for a worldwide release on 15 June 2018, coinciding with Eid. It was postponed, and had its initial release in the United Arab Emirates on 2 August 2018, and was released worldwide on 3 August 2018.

== Plot == Prashant Kumar Sharma (Anil Kapoor), a part-time vocalist in an orchestra, who is popularly known as Fanney Khan, dreams of becoming a singer but circumstances prevent him from being one. He rushes to the hospital and holds his newborn daughter, whom he names Lata, after the famous Indian playback singer, Lata Mangeshkar.

A grownup Lata (Pihu Sand) has an excellent voice but is ridiculed for being overweight. She is a fan of Baby Singh (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), a famous superstar singer, who is tired of her life and wants a break. Prashant's factory is shut down and he starts working as a taxi driver.

One day, Baby's manager Kakkad, talks to her about staging a wardrobe malfunction to gain publicity. Enraged, Baby storms out of Kakkad's car and looks for a taxi. Coincidentally, Baby travels in Prashant's taxi. Prashant mixes sleeping pills in the water bottle when she asks for water. He calls his best friend Adhir Sinha (Rajkummar Rao) and tells him that he is kidnapping Baby to release an album of his daughter. After much pleading, Adhir agrees to help him.

During this incident, Adhir and Baby become friends. Adhir finally takes her out secretly and she starts enjoying herself. She tells him that her real name is Sumitra and she grew up in an orphanage, learning music from the church choir. She also thanks him for bringing her pet dog, Ustaad, whom she considers her true friend but problems arise when Prashant sees on TV that the police are aware of Baby's kidnapping as the watchman of Baby's residence reveals that he saw a man (Adhir) kidnap her dog.

Prashant eventually tells Baby about Lata, who assures him that she will be even more better than her. While wearing a mask of Rajnikanth, Prashant asks Kakkad (Girish Kulkarni) to release an album of his daughter. Lata is excited about her album, and after recording, she talks about her family and experience, leading Kakkad to realise that her father is the kidnapper and is the famous Fanney Khan. He recognises him in their next meeting. Prashant finally removes his mask and reveals that he can trust him and his friend Adhir.

Lata replaces Baby as the performer on the reality show ''India ki Awaaz''. Meanwhile, Adhir and Baby are nowhere to be found. Police and TV personnel arrive outside Prashant's factory and surround the premises. Prashant calls Kakkad and asks him what is happening and Kakkad tells him to walk outside and tell the police and TV that if Lata does not perform, he will shoot the real Baby. The TV reporters patch Prashant through with the TV placed inside ''India ki Awaaz'' and Prashant and Lata have an emotional talk. She performs well and stuns the audience. Later, Prashant walks out of the factory with his hands up but to his surprise, the police and TV men clap for Prashant.

Later, Baby posts on Instagram that she and Adhir are in a live-in relationship and on vacation in Srinagar. They both state that they are fans of Lata. The film ends with the society praising Lata and the hard work done by Prashant to make his daughter a singer. Lata later becomes a nationwide superstar.

== Cast == *Anil Kapoor as Prashant Kumar Sharma a.k.a. "Fanney Khan" *Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Sumitra "Baby" Singh, a famous superstar *Rajkummar Rao as Adhir Sinha *Divya Dutta as Kavita Sharma, Prashant's wife *Pihu Sand as Lata Sharma, Prashant's Daughter *Satish Kaushik as Kader Bhai *Barbie Rajput as Rhea Rajput *Girish Kulkarni as Karan Kakkad, Baby's Manager *Swati Semwal as Jinal Khan *Suddu Ali as Zina Singh *Karan Singh Chhabra as Rapper Guddu

== Production == {{multiple image | perrow = 2 | total_width = 180 |direction = vertical | footer = Kapoor (above) and Rai (below) began filming their scenes together in November 2017 | image1 = Anil.Kapoor.JPG | alt1 = Anil Kapoor at Comic-Con | image2 = Aishwariya Rai (face).jpg | alt2 = Aishwarya Rai looking away from the camera. }}

=== Development === In June 2016, it was announced that Anil Kapoor would play the lead role in a Rakesh Omprakash Mehra production, which was tentatively titled ''Fanney Khan''.<ref name="one">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Anil-Kapoor-in-Fenny-Khanss-shoes/articleshow/52894430.cms|title=Anil Kapoor in Fenny Khans's shoes!|work=Mumbai Mirror|date=24 June 2016|first=Sanyukta|last=Iyer|access-date=2 August 2018}}</ref> The film is an official remake of the Dominique Deruddere-directed Belgian Dutch-language satirical comedy ''Everybody's Famous!'' (2001).<ref name="bone">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/anil-kapoor-hindi-remake-dutch-film-everybodys-famous/ |title=Anil Kapoor in the Hindi remake of Dutch film Everybody's Famous|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=24 June 2016|access-date=2 August 2018}}</ref> The original was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 73rd Academy Awards, and follows the relationship between a father and her teenage girl, whom he forces to be a singer.<ref name="bone"/> ''Fanney Khan'' was directed by debutant Atul Manjrekar, who had previously directed television advertisements and was a close associate of Mehra.<ref name="one"/> Other than Kapoor and Mehra, members of the cast and crew were not finalized when the production was announced.<ref name="bone"/> Musical recording and other preparations began on 20 June 2016, and auditions were initiated for the role of two teenage characters.<ref name="one"/>

Prernaa Arora of KriArj Entertainment wanted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to play the character and directly approached her.<ref name="pr">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kriarj-entertainment-joins-hands-t-series-rakeysh-omprakash-mehras-fanney-khan/ |title=KriArj Entertainment joins hands with T-Series for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Fanney Khan |website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=2 August 2018|date=7 June 2017}}</ref> The announcement also declared that the role of the pop singer would be played by Rai.<ref>{{cite news |date=30 June 2017 |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to play a glamorous singer in Fanney Khan |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-to-play-a-glamorous-singer-in-fanney-khan/story-olWzYWCgCsPMH0hiTolLDP.html |access-date=2 August 2018 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Arjun N. Kapoor of KriArj conveyed that the film dealt with a father-daughter relationship and said, "''Fanney Khan'' is a very emotional story that needs to be told."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/fanney-khan-beautiful-straight-heart-story-prernaa-arora/ |title="Fanney Khan is a BEAUTIFUL straight from the heart story"- Prernaa Arora |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=14 June 2017|access-date=2 August 2018|first=Faridoon|last=Shahryar}}</ref> The film marked the third collaboration between Kapoor and Rai after ''Taal'' (1999) and ''Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai'' (2000).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/fanney-khan-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-and-anil-kapoor-reunite-after-17-years/story-mhqCbFkvstMJwRj8AbTeiI.html|title=Fanney Khan: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor reunite after 17 years|via=Hindustan Times|date=9 July 2017|publisher=Press Trust of India|access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref>

In August 2017, reports suggested that R. Madhavan was being considered to play the romantic interest of Rai's character.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-to-romance-r-madhavan-in-fanney-khan-23195.html |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to romance R Madhavan in Fanney Khan? |magazine=Filmfare|date=20 August 2017|access-date=2 August 2018}}</ref> Arora declined to acknowledge the rumors, adding that she couldn't confirm the news before anything was decided.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/fanney-khan-r-madhavan-excited-to-work-with-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-4812990/ |title=R Madhavan excited to work with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Fanney Khan |work=The Indian Express|access-date=2 August 2018|date=25 August 2017|first=Komal|last=RJ Panchal}}</ref> She stated that Mehra and Manjrekar were searching for a suited actor to play the character up to that time.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/r-madhavan-not-a-part-of-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-starrer-fanney-khan-4806984/ |title=R Madhavan not a part of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Fanney Khan |work=The Indian Express|date=21 August 2017|access-date=2 August 2018|first=Komal|last=RJ Panchal}}</ref> On 31 August 2017, Madhavan stated that he couldn't play a role in the film owing to conflicting schedules with his other films.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/heres-real-reason-r-madhavan-opted-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-anil-kapoor-starrer-fanney-khan/ |title=Here's the real reason why R Madhavan opted out of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- Anil Kapoor starrer Fanney Khan |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=31 August 2017|access-date=2 August 2018}}</ref> On the same day, Mehra publicly revealed that Rajkummar Rao would play the role opposite Rai through his Twitter handle.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-to-star-opposite-aishwarya-rai-in-fanney-khan-confirms-rakeysh-omprakash-mehra-4822204/ |title=Rajkummar Rao to star opposite Aishwarya Rai in Fanney Khan, confirms Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra |work=The Indian Express|access-date=2 August 2018|date=31 August 2017|first=Kriti|last=Sonali}}</ref> Rao stated that he would attend workshops and readings in preparation after filming for the web-series ''Bose: Dead/Alive'' in Poland.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/revealed-rajkummar-rao-finalized-play-man-opposite-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-fanney-khan/ |title=Rajkummar Rao finalized to play the man opposite Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Fanney Khan |website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=2 August 2018|date=31 August 2017}}</ref>

Mehra initially approached Kapoor in 2013, the year he directed Kapoor's daughter Sonam a second time after ''Delhi-6'' (2009) in ''Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'', with the idea of a remake and gave him a DVD of ''Everybody's Famous!''.<ref name="foolish">{{cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/anil-kapoor-on-why-fanney-khan-is-an-emotional-film-and-the-travails-of-a-struggling-artiste-4868961.html|title=Anil Kapoor on why Fanney Khan is an emotional film, and the travails of a struggling artiste|date=2 August 2018|work=Firstpost|first=Abhishek|last=Srivastava|access-date=2 August 2018}}</ref> At the time, Kapoor did not take Mehra's request seriously.<ref name="foolish"/> During the production of ''Mirzya'', which was directed by Mehra and starred Kapoor's son Harshvardhan, he was approached again by the film's financer and distributor to consider the proposal.<ref name="foolish"/> Kapoor then watched the original, and realized that he was foolish in not agreeing to do the film earlier.<ref name="foolish"/> Mehra and Kapoor then procured the rights to remake ''Everybody's Famous!'' from its makers.<ref name="foolish"/> He played the role of a middle-aged singer and father in ''Fanney Khan'', which was the second time he portrayed a singer in his career after ''Woh Saat Din'' (1983).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/anil-kapoor-plays-singer-three-decades-fanney-khan/|title=Anil Kapoor plays a singer after three decades in FANNEY KHAN|date=23 July 2018|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=2 August 2018}}</ref> Kapoor felt that no film in Bollywood had previously dealt with the subject of body-shaming.<ref name="foolish"/> The film's subject also has parallels to his real life.<ref name="foolish"/>

Manjrekar joined the film after Mehra asked him if he wanted to direct the subject.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fanney Khan director Atul Manjrekar: It was difficult for artists to get opportunities in the '80s and '90s|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/fanney-khan-director-atul-manjrekar-it-was-difficult-for-artists-to-get-opportunities-in-the-80s-and-90s/story-P4SadhQiXcAH9JsFItHGGM.html|date=31 July 2018|work=Hindustan Times|last=Suri|first=Rishabh|access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref> He felt that it was a relevant subject.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/important-for-new-director-to-have-big-banner-s-backing-atul-manjrekar-118080100653_1.html|title=Important for new director to have big banner's backing: Atul Manjrekar|publisher=Press Trust of India|via=Business Standard|date=1 August 2018|access-date=1 August 2018 |last1=India |first1=Press Trust of }}</ref> Manjrekar felt that the film merely retained the "soul and essence" of the original.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/there-is-a-lot-of-heart-in-this-film/article24568490.ece|title=There is a lot of heart in this film|work=The Hindu|date=1 August 2018|access-date=1 August 2018|first=Sucheta|last=Chakraborty}}</ref>

=== Filming === Principal photography of ''Fanney Khan'' commenced on 3 September 2017 in Mumbai.<ref name="hindustantimes">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-s-fanney-khan-starts-shooting-in-mumbai/story-XW4XCvjQyK9eAveAuhC99M.html|title=Aishwarya Rai's Fanney Khan starts shooting in Mumbai|via=Hindustan Times|publisher=Asian News International|date=4 September 2017|access-date=4 May 2018}}</ref> The initial filming schedule only included Kapoor, Divya Dutta and debutant actress Pihu Sand. Both Rao and Rai later joined the film on 3 October 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rajkummar-rao-starts-shooting-for-fanney-khan/article19789872.ece |title=Rajkummar Rao starts shooting for 'Fanney Khan' |work=The Hindu|date=3 October 2017 }}</ref> On 6 October 2017, Rai refused to film as she was not satisfied with the costumes assigned to her; as a result, shooting was postponed to late October and Rai's costume designer, Manish Malhotra, was asked to redesign the clothes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-refuses-to-shoot-for-fanney-khan-over-costumes/articleshow/60979253.cms |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan refuses to shoot for Fanney Khan over costumes |newspaper=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref>

Filming was supposed to resume on 26 October 2017, but was further postponed after Rao fractured his leg while filming for the Farah Khan and Ali Asgar-hosted television show ''Lip Sing Battle''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/rajkummar-raos-fractured-leg-delays-fanney-khan-shooting-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-746734 |title=Rajkummar Rao's fractured leg delays Fanney Khan shooting with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |work=International Business Times|date=24 October 2017 }}</ref> Eventually, Rai began filming her scenes along with Kapoor on 5 November 2017 in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-starts-shooting-for-fanney-khan-with-anil-kapoor/b4/articleshow/61586097.cms |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starts shooting for Fanney Khan with Anil Kapoor |newspaper=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> While filming, some photographs featuring Kapoor and Rai were leaked from the set.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/leaked-pictures-anil-kapoor-taxi-driver-aishwarya-rai-bachchans-look-revealed-fanney-khan/ |title=Anil Kapoor as a taxi driver; Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's look revealed in Fanney Khan |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=6 November 2017 }}</ref> In April 2018, filming was stalled by unpaid crew members,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-and-anil-kapors-fanne-khan-in-trouble/19306169 |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapor's Fanne Khan in trouble |date=11 April 2018 |publisher=Mid-Day}}</ref> becoming the fourth time a KriArj Entertainment production was entangled in a financial controversy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aishwarya-rai-s-fanne-khan-shoot-stalled-fourth-kriarj-film-in-trouble/story-Z8HDvYsX9s7EEvJSzAP9qL.html |title=Aishwarya Rai's Fanney Khan shoot stalled, fourth KriArj film in trouble? |date=12 April 2018 |publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref> KriArj had had to part ways with ''Parmanu'' (2018), ''Kedarnath'' and ''Batti Gul Meter Chalu'' after in light of similar issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/parmanu-batti-gul-meter-chalu-prernaa-aroras-fanne-khan-trouble/ |title=After Parmanu, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Prernaa Arora's Fanne Khan in trouble? |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=11 April 2018 }}</ref> In May 2018, the company opted out of ''Fanney Khan'' to resolve all matters concerning the production house;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bhushan-takes-over-two-films/articleshow/64212604.cms |title=Bhushan Kumar takes over Batti Gul Meter Chalu and Fanne Khan from Prenaa Arora |newspaper=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> Bhushan Kumar of T-Series took over the task of completing the production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-after-batti-gul-meter-chalu-bhushan-kumar-takes-over-fanne-khan-too-2616578 |title=After Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Bhushan Kumar takes over Fanney Khan, too |publisher=DNA India}}</ref>

Rai's introduction song, titled "Mohabbat", was choreographed by Frank Gatson Jr., who had previously worked with Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Rihanna, among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/frank-gatson-jr-to-choreograph-for-aishwarya-rai-s-entry-in-fanney-khan-118071001352_1.html |title=Frank Gatson Jr. to choreograph for Aishwarya Rai's entry in 'Fanney Khan' |date=10 July 2018 |publisher=Business Standard}}</ref> In June 2018, Rai completed the rehearsal for her entry sequence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/wow-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-begins-dance-rehearsals-fanney-khan-song-beyonces-choreographer/ |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan begins dance rehearsals for Fanney Khan song with BEYONCE'S choreographer |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=26 June 2018 }}</ref> On 19 June 2018, the final filming schedule was completed at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/rajkummar-rao-wraps-fanne-khan-party-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-anil-kapoor-join-celebrations/ |title=Rajkummar Rao wraps up Fanne Khan with a party; Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor join the celebrations |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=20 June 2018 }}</ref> A wrap-up party was held at the studio and was attended by all members of the cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rajkummar-rao-wraps-fanne-khan-anil-kapoor-5224366/ |title=Rajkummar Rao wraps up Fanne Khan, Anil Kapoor says 'so glad we got to share madness together' |date=19 June 2018 |publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref>

== Soundtrack == {{Main|Fanney Khan (soundtrack)}} The music of the film was composed by Amit Trivedi and Tanishk Bagchi while the lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rakeysh-omprakash-mehra-who-better-than-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-to-play-a-star-singer-in-fanney-khan/articleshow/60370742.cms |title=Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: Who better than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to play a star singer in Fanney Khan |newspaper=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-anil-kapoor-film-fanney-khan-plot-revealed-bollywood-news/18530158 |title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's film 'Fanney Khan' plot revealed! |date=24 August 2017 |publisher=Mid-Day}}</ref>

Amit Trivedi recreated Mohammad Rafi's hit song "Badan Pe Sitare" from ''Prince'' (1969) and Ustad Nushrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Halka Halka". Tanishk Bagchi recreated Noor Jehan's 1946 song "Mohabbat" from ''Anmol Ghadi'' (1946).<ref>{{cite web |title=Fanney Khan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/fanney-khan-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1414151235?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706104838/https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/sanju-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1405546157 |archive-date=6 July 2018 |publisher=iTunes}}</ref>

== Release == ''Fanney Khan'' was initially scheduled for an Eid release<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/producer-prerna-arora-fanney-khan-race-3-clash-not-a-concern-for-aishwarya-rai-bachchan/articleshow/62178723.cms |title=Producer Prerna Arora: 'Fanney Khan-Race 3' clash not a concern for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan |work=The Times of India|date=20 December 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-salman-khan-starrer-race-3-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-starrer-fanney-khan-clash-eid-2018/ |title=Salman Khan-starrer Race 3 and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-starrer Fanney Khan to clash on Eid 2018! |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=10 November 2017 }}</ref> on 15 June 2018, but it was postponed until 3 August 2018.<ref name="R">{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/fanne-khan-to-release-on-3-augustwill-clash-with-irrfan-khans-karwaan/19478153 |title=Fanne Khan postponed to 3 August, will clash with Irrfan Khan's Karwaan |date=31 May 2018 |publisher=Mid-Day}}</ref>

After the release of ''Fanney Khan'''s trailer and poster in June 2018, Vashu Bhagnani sent a legal notice to its producers for not crediting him as the distributor and co-producer of the film. As per Bhagnani's claim, he had entered into an agreement with Prernaa Arora of KriArj Entertainment to acquire the all India distribution rights of the film, which also entitled him to be credited as co-producer of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/fanney-khan-batti-gul-meter-chalu-vashu-bhagnani-legal-notice-5233952/ |title=Fanney Khan, Batti Gul Meter Chalu makers get legal notice from Vashu Bhagnani |date=26 June 2018 |publisher=The Indian Express}}</ref> Replying to this, Ankit Relan from the legal team of T-Series said that T-Series was never consulted or informed about this arrangement and since the movie is being jointly produced by multiple producers, KriArj Entertainment does not have the right to grant distribution rights to anyone without taking consent from them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/legal-tussle-ensues-vashu-bhagnani-fanne-khan-team/ |title=Legal tussle ensues between Vashu Bhagnani and Fanney Khan team |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=26 June 2018 }}</ref> In a hearing that took place in July 2018, the Delhi High Court restrained Vashu Bhagnani from interfering in the distribution and release of ''Fanney Khan''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/dont-interfere-fanney-khan-batti-gul-meter-chalu-delhi-high-court-tells-vashu-bhagnani/ |title="Don't interfere with Fanney Khan and Batti Gul Meter Chalu" – Delhi High Court tells Vashu Bhagnani |website=Bollywood Hungama|date=10 July 2018 }}</ref>

=== Home media === The film was made available as VOD on Amazon Prime Video on 12 October 2018.{{cn|date=August 2025}}

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== External links == *{{IMDb title|6384386}} *{{Bollywood Hungama movie|fanney-khan}}

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