Farah credits OSO's success to SRK

Farah Khan, who is riding high on the success of Om Shanti Om, credits Shah Rukh's shirtless act as one of the main reasons for the film's good opening. Also read his exclusive interview: Being SRK...

Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan, who is riding high on the success of Om Shanti Om, credits superstar Shah Rukh Khan's shirtless song-and-dance sequence as one of the main reasons for the film's good opening.

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Om Shanti Om, a film on reincarnation, had a tough battle to overcome for box-office supremacy as it was sharing its opening date with Saawariya -- on unrequited love -- by top Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

But three-days since its release, analysts say, OmShantiOm has edged past Saawariya.

"The entire credit for the film's success goes to Shah Rukh," director Farah Khan told Reuters over phone on Sunday.

"He is the film's main attraction and the shirtless song is definitely one of the main reasons for the film's hit. It is the scene to watch out for."

The bare-chested act by the 42-year-old actor who underwent rigorous training sessions to develop a six-pack, has helped the song Dard-E-Disco reach the top of the charts across television channels and FM radio stations.

"I have made many girls and women happy by showing Shah Rukh in a very different way," she said.

"He has a huge audience base and everyone I'm sure is loving the way he has pulled it off. He had to train a lot for the scene and he is looking very good."