Question 1

Which actor smoked 99 cigarettes daily for his role, affecting his lungs?

Accepted Answer

John Abraham smoked 99 cigarettes a day to get into character, which resulted in his lungs getting affected.

Question 2

Why did Shah Rukh Khan decline the lead role in No Smoking?

Accepted Answer

Shah Rukh Khan declined the role because he felt the movie promotes 'anti-smoking' feelings.

Question 3

What is the central conflict in No Smoking?

Accepted Answer

A heavily addicted smoker is unprepared for the true price he must pay when he asks a guru's help to kick the habit.

Question 4

Where did Ranvir Shorey's character name come from?

Accepted Answer

Ranvir Shorey's character name was taken from Anurag Kashyap's good friend Abbas Tyrewala.

Question 5

Who directed No Smoking?

Accepted Answer

Anurag Kashyap directed No Smoking.

Question 6

Which actor smoked 99 cigarettes daily for his role, affecting his lungs?

Accepted Answer

John Abraham smoked 99 cigarettes a day to get into character, which resulted in his lungs getting affected.

Question 7

Who was originally considered for the lead role before John Abraham?

Accepted Answer

Kay Kay Menon was the first choice for the lead role K, but he declined, suggesting Anurag Kashyap cast a star actor instead.

Question 8

What is the central conflict in No Smoking?

Accepted Answer

A heavily addicted smoker is unprepared for the true price he must pay when he asks a guru's help to kick the habit.

Question 9

Where did Ranvir Shorey's character name come from?

Accepted Answer

Ranvir Shorey's character name was taken from Anurag Kashyap's good friend Abbas Tyrewala.

Question 10

Which future director appears in a scene giving the middle finger while smoking a cigar?

Accepted Answer

Anurag Kashyap's then-assistant Vikramaditya Motwane appears in a shot showing the middle finger while smoking a cigar in John Abraham's office.

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