Amrita Rao celebrated 22 years of ‘Main Hoon Na’, praising Farah Khan as “way ahead of her time” and calling her ‘Jhansi Ki Rani’. She recalled the film’s music, characters, and lasting appeal, saying such films aren’t made anymore. The 2004 hit starred Shah Rukh Khan and featured a popular ensemble cast.

As ‘Main Hoon Na’ completed 22 years on April 30, Amrita Rao looked back fondly on the film. The actress lauded director Farah Khan, describing her as “way ahead of her time.”

Amrita Rao reflects on Main Hoon Na’s timeless appeal

In a heartfelt note, Rao revisited the film’s timeless appeal, highlighting its memorable music and iconic characters, while noting that “they don’t make films like these anymore.” She wrote, “MAIN HOON NA Anniversary Today. One more ‘Cult’ film in my Kitty That seems to grow only bigger with time. Farah Khan my Jhansi ki Rani Director all I can say is SHE IS FAAAR’ah Ahead Of Her Time !! Be the costumes, the hairstyles, envisioning the One take song Chale Jaise Hawayen, and all the songs of Main Hoon Na..really they don’t make them any more !! They don’t make them anymore!”.He added, “The humour, the scenes, characters like Percy, the Spitting Professor in Satish Shah Ji, Bindu ji playing the teacher flirting with Major Ram!. Main Hoon Na will always be Main Hoon Na a film that we all grew up watching that holds the special place in our heart. Today on Main Hoon Na Anniversary, send this Reel to someone who holds a special place in your heart and tell them – MAIN HOON NA”.

About Amrita Rao’s role in ‘Main Hoon Na’

For those unaware, Amrita portrayed the fearless, outspoken yet warm-hearted Sanjana in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer. The film’s music remains one of its biggest highlights, with tracks like ‘Tumse Milke’, ‘Chale Jaise Hawaayein’, ‘Gori Gori’ and the title song becoming chartbusters. From its action sequences to its choreography and cinematography, Main Hoon Na was widely appreciated for all aspects.

‘Main Hoon Na’ cast and box office success

‘Main Hoon Na’ also stars Sushmita Sen, Zayed Khan, Bindu, late Satish Shah, Boman Irani, and Naseeruddin Shah, with Suniel Shetty playing the antagonist. Released in 2004, the film marked Farah Khan’s directorial debut after her successful career as a choreographer and went on to become a major box office hit.