Insiders have it that Mallika just rocks in the song 'Jab pyar to kiya to darna kya' in 'Maan Gaye Mughall-E-Azam' produced by Ratan Jain of Venus. The costumes, the ambience on the sets and Mallika's graceful and stylish adaa reminded director Sanjay Chhel and producer Ratan Jain of Madhubala.

Mallika of course considered it to be an honor to be compared to the legendary beauty and expressed her gratitude to Chhel, who had penned down the song and Anu Malik, who has scored the music for the film.

In fact Mallika was excited about the 'Pyar kiya' number right from the start and took personal interest while coordinating the costume's creation with designers Ashley Rebello and Anita Dongre. Wanting to give a flawless shot, Mallika made choreographer Piyush Panchal made her rehearse consecutively for six days.

But as luck would have it, Mallika fell sick on the first day of the shoot. She was running a high temperature and was advised bed rest . But the excitement to shoot the song overruled her sickness and she completed the song in four days despite high fever.

What's more, Mallika convinced Rahul to dance with her on this number. 

A source close to Mallika reveals, "Mallika is a thorough professional. In spite of raging fever, she still insisted on completing the song. She shot like a pro in spite of high fever and took special interest in the costumes of the song as well. 'Maan Gaye Mughall-E–Azam; is a film very close to Mallika's heart and she's very excited about ths comedy."

Even producer Ratan Jain is all praise for Mallika, "Mallika is a dream to work with. I've never ever worked with such a dedicated and professional artiste. She really goes out of her way to work hard."