Sneha Ullal responds to directors' claim that Salman Khan's sister introduced her for 'Lucky: No Time for Love': 'Accha?'
Sneha Ullal's debut opposite
Salman Khan
in 'Lucky: No Time for Love' sparked considerable buzz, largely because many believed she was cast due to her uncanny resemblance to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. However, the film's directors clarified in an interview that this was not the case and highlighted the role Salman Khan's sister,
Arpita Khan
Sharma, played in recommending Ullal for the part. Recently,
Sneha Ullal
has shared her thoughts on these discussions.
Directors Reveal Arpita Khan Sharma's Introduction
In a conversation with Pinkvilla, 'Lucky: No Time for Love' directors
Radhika Rao
and
Vinay Sapru
shared that it was Salman Khan's sister, Arpita Khan Sharma, who introduced them to Sneha Ullal. Following this introduction, Sneha was selected to play the film's female lead.
Sneha Ullal's Reaction Sparks Curiosity
Once the clip gained widespread attention on Instagram, Sneha Ullal responded by commenting, 'Acha? Aise Hua?' Her reply sparked curiosity and doubts regarding the authenticity of the directors' claims.
Casting Process Explained by Vinay Sapru
Vinay explained in the interview that they were on the lookout for a new actress when Salman Khan's sister, Arpita, mentioned a beautiful girl from her college. He said, "So, we met with her and she suited our character."
Directors Address Resemblance to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
During the same conversation, Sapru clarified that their decision to cast Sneha opposite Salman was never influenced by her resemblance to Aishwarya. Radhika added that while they occasionally noticed a slight resemblance during the shoot, it was not considered significant. However, once the film's promotional campaign began and the media highlighted the similarity, they realized that the resemblance was minor and not a major aspect of their casting choice.
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