When Sriram Raghavan Almost made Baazigar With Shah Rukh Khan
Sriram Raghavan admitted being very impressed with the story of a novel and wanted to make a film on it.
Counted as one of Shah Rukh Khan 's finest films, 1993's Baazigar remains a fan favourite to date. From the actors' strong performances to the intense dialogues and an intense plot, the Abbas-Mustan directorial turned into a Bollywood gem. While the director duo received much acclaim for their work in the film, not many know that filmmaker Sriram Raghavan also worked on a similar script as Baazigar and even wanted to make a film on it. Known for directing films like Badlapur and Andhadhun, Raghavan, in a recent interview, recalled an anecdote from his struggling days.
Speaking to Pinkvilla, Sriram Raghavan shared that he was quite impressed after reading a novel in his initial days in Bollywood and even wanted to make a film on it. 'I was just a guy with the story, so then I started writing that, and I had finished a version of it," he continued. The director further revealed that he discussed the idea with Tinnu Anand, only to learn that a film based on the particular novel was already being made, and he, too, was acting in it. While he might have failed to direct the film, Sriram Raghavan did not miss the chance to watch Baazigar in the theatres and witness the audience enjoying it.
Further in the conversation, the filmmaker shared that he would have made the film a bit differently, focusing on making it more like the original novel. He said that the original story is based on a psychopath who wants to become a millionaire and kiss three girls to fulfill his dream. Not just that, he even met Baazigar star Shah Rukh Khan and the film's original director, Abbas-Mustan, and shared the entire scenario. On pitching the story of Vidhu Vinod Chopra, he got the suggestion to make it more entertaining with some songs.
Rest assured, Baazigar arrived as a turning point for Shah Rukh Khan, showing him as an anti-hero. The film also features actors Kajol, Shilpa Shetty and Johny Lever. Having completed 31 years since its release, fans have now been speculating about a potential sequel with the superstar back in action.
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