
This actor was first choice for Ajay Devgn Phool aur Kaante, was removed from film due to..., now a superstar, name is....
Ajay Devgan, a superstar who has been making a name for himself on the silver screen for the past 33 years, began his film career with 'Phool Aur Kaante'. Ajay gained to stardom after starring in his debut film. His film was a hit, and he became a star overnight. Since then, his popularity in the profession has remained constant. However, few people are aware that Ajay grabbed his debut film, Phool Aur Kaante, after it was offered to a superstar. Let's identify who that star was. The Film Was First Offered To…
The actor to whom the film was first offered was none other than the Khiladi of Bollywood. Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn began their careers together. While Phool Aur Kaante was released in 1991, Akshay's debut film, Saugandh , was also released the same year. However, Akshay's debut film may have been Phool Aur Kaante. Ajay was not the first choice for this as the makers had initially presented it to the superstar. When Akshay Revealed About Throwing Out From…
In March 2020, during the trailer launch of his film Sooryavanshi , Akshay revealed the incident. He said, 'Hum dono ne, apna career saath mein hi shuru kiya tha. Aisa shuru kiya tha, ek hi film ke liye dono lade the. Pehli film jo humari thi, Phool Aur Kaante. Jisme pehle main tha phir mujhe dhakka maar ke ise le liya gaya tha.'' He further told that just the day before the shoot, he received a call and was told ''Bhai ap mat aana kisi aur ko le liya hai.'' As per reports, due to Akshay's commitments with other projects and production delays became a major concern for makers due to which the actor was replaced with Ajay Devgn. More about Phool Aur Kaante
Renowned director Sandesh Kohli helmed Phool Aur Kaante, while Dinesh B Patel backed the project. Tamil actress Madhoo played the lead alongside Ajay Devgn in the film, which was released in 1991. Along with Ajay, this was Madhoo's debut Bollywood film. At its initial release, the film gained tremendous response at box office and both actors gained overnight stardom. The action-thriller, which was made on a budget of Rs 2.5 crore , became huge success, grossing Rs 11.50 crore at the domestic box office.

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