Barfi! is celebrating its 12th anniversary this September. Here are some of the most interesting facts about the making of the film.
In the movie, Ranbir Kapoor goes around with the name Barfi. But his parents had named him Murphy.
Ranbir Kapoor focused on the details to do justice to the role, going so far as to even lock himself up in a room to feel everything Barfi would feel.
Initially, Katrina Kaif was supposed to play the role of Shruti Ghosh but the final role was played by Ileana D'Cruz.
Ranbir Kapoor’s character, Barfi, was inspired by Charlie Chaplin and Mr Bean. His moustache, personality and bizarre gestures hint towards the character arc of the two legends.
The censor board gives a ‘U’ certificate to permit ‘unrestricted public exhibition’ of any film. Barfi! was Anurag Basu’s first ever movie to receive this certificate.
Back then, Ileana D’Cruz, who had only worked in Telugu films, made her Bollywood debut through Barfi!.
Murphy Enterprises sued the producers of Barfi! for using the words ‘Murphy’, ‘Murphy Munna’ and ‘Murphy Radio’ in the film and its title track.
Some scenes from the movie Barfi! have been taken from Hollywood movies, including The Notebook and Singin’ in the Rain.
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