Farah Khan thought Kay Kay Menon was drunk during 'Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari' shoot: “You had some drug?”

Known for his intense and cerebral performances, actor Kay Kay Menon stepped far out of his comfort zone in the 2007 ensemble comedy Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd . Playing a socially awkward Bengali husband opposite Raima Sen, he surprised audiences with his quirky and comic sid, especially in the lively dance number ' Sajna Ji Vaari Vaari '.




In a recent conversation with Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube, Kay Kay looked back at that memorable shoot with fond laughter. “I played a nerdy guy who unknowingly gets high after drinking something spiked,” he recalled. The scene required him to channel an uninhibited, out-of-character energy, and director Reema Kagti ’s clear vision helped him fully dive into the role. “Once I understood it, my character just opened up,” he said.


When Farah Khan Was Convinced He Was Actually High


The song was choreographed by Farah Khan and shot on a yacht. But Kay Kay wanted to keep the dancing organic, in line with his character’s accidental high. “I told Farah, ‘Please don’t give me those aerobic-style steps. Let me just move with the character.’ And she agreed,” he shared.


What followed was an uninhibited, free-spirited dance that left Farah puzzled. “After a few takes, she stopped me and asked, ‘Kay Kay, are you drunk?’ I said no. Then she asked, ‘Did you take some drug?’ She genuinely thought I had taken something,” he said with a grin. “I had to convince her I was just acting. What people don’t know is, I don’t drink at all.”


A Quirky Film With a Memorable Cast
Directed by Reema Kagti, 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd' was a dramedy about six couples on a group honeymoon trip to Goa. With a cast that included Shabana Azmi, Boman Irani , Abhay Deol, Minissha Lamba , and more, the film became a charming cult favourite, and Kay Kay’s dancing remains one of its most unforgettable moments.