Farhan Akhtar’s “Don” starring Shah Rukh Khan cleverly hinted at the film’s major twist through its title track. After directing two critically acclaimed films, “Dil Chahta Hai” and “Lakshya” in the early 2000s, renowned Indian filmmaker Farhan Akhtar returned behind the camera to reboot the popular 1978 action thriller that originally starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role.
If you carefully analyze the lyrics of Don’s title song: “Duniya Mein Logon Ne Dil Apne Phir Thaamein, Aaya Hoon Lekar Main Phir Kitne Hungaamein, Zara Dekho Kaun Aa Gaya Hai, Zamane Pe Jo Chha Gaya Hai, Jami Jispe Sab Nigaahein, Khuli Kiski Khaatir Hai Baahein” followed by the revealing lines – “Aaisa Dildaar Aaya Hai Kaun, Mujhko Pehchaan Lo Main Hoon Don.”
These lyrics subtly reveal the character’s true identity, as the film’s climax eventually shows that Vijay (Shah Rukh Khan) was actually the real Don who had been masquerading all along. This represents a brilliant piece of storytelling by Farhan Akhtar, cleverly embedding the film’s major twist within its popular title track long before the climactic revelation.
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