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This Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster was rejected by 5 actors and 4 actresses, later became the highest-grossing film of the year, won National Awards, it earned Rs.., lead actors are…
This Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster was rejected by 5 actors and 4 actresses, later became the highest-grossing film of the year, won National Awards, it earned Rs.., lead actors are... In the ever-evolving world of showbiz, many films come and go. Some entertain us for a little while, and before we know it, vanish from our memory like thin air. With the overload of content on OTT and every Friday, the attention span of the audience is short, while the options are many. However, in the middle of all this, once in a while, come some rare films that remain etched in our memories for years to come. Their strong storyline and characters resonate with the audience for years and are no less than a phenomenon. One such film is a cult classic that became a blockbuster hit; however, what makes the story more interesting is that this film's star cast wasn't exactly how the filmmaker initially imagined. Before hitting gold at the box office, this blockbuster went through many casting reshuffles, but eventually went to one whose fate was tied to it. The film we are talking about is none other than 'Darr'. This film was made under a big banner and had a star-studded cast. It was directed by the most celebrated filmmaker, Yash Chopra, and it featured Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla in the lead, with 'Badshah' of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, as the villain. Released in 1993, this romantic psychological thriller was a super-duper hit and broke many records at the box earning with its huge collection. However, before it went to the final star cast, who made a huge contribution to the film. It was rejected by 3 actresses and 5 actors. Initially, Yash Chopra approached Sridevi for the infamous Kiran's role, however, she wanted some changes in the script, which couldn't materialise. Then, Madhuri Dixit was offered this film, but she couldn't resonate with the script, and later the offer when to Aishwarya Rai, but she was busy preparing for the Miss World competition. Later, Divya Bharti also declined the offer. Eventually, the offer went to Juhi Chawla, who ultimately signed the role. Similarly, for Sunil's role, Yash Chopra's initial choices were Rishi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jackie Shroff, who refused the offer. Then, finally, Sunny Deol was signed for this film. Yash Chopra wanted Sanjay to play Shah Rukh Khan's villain role, but during that time, he was going through the controversy of possessing illegal weapons after the Bombay Blasts. After this, Ajay Devgan was offered this role, but he refused, and finally Shah Rukh Khan was signed for this role. After many rejections and challenges, Shah Rukh's blockbuster film became the highest-grossing film of the year. It earned Rs. 21.3 crores at the box office and won many awards, including the National Award for Best Popular Film. It has an IMDB rating of 7.6 and in available on Amazon.
India Today
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rajkummar Rao set to replace Aamir Khan in Ujjwal Nikam biopic: Report
Actor Rajkummar Rao is in discussion to replace Aamir Khan in the upcoming biopic based on the life of Ujjwal Nikam, one of India's most well-known public prosecutors. Aamir was earlier in talks to play the man himself but now, he will be co-producing the film alongside 'Munjya' and 'Stree' producer, Dinesh Vijan.A source close to the actor told Mid-Day, 'Dinesh is keen on having Rajkummar play Nikam. He brings the right intensity and range to the role. Preliminary talks have been positive.'advertisementThe filming of Ujjwal Nikam's biopic is set to begin soon, although no date has been disclosed yet. The film's team is reworking the script to suit Rajkummar's style. The tone of the film will now be more grounded and realistic, with a focus on courtroom drama and political undertones. Rajkummar is currently working on a Vikramaditya Motwane project, in which he will be playing a sportsman. The source also stated, 'Raj is immersed in prep for Vikramaditya Motwane's next, which is a physically and emotionally demanding script since he plays a sportsman. The dates will need to be worked out.'The biopic will delve into Ujjwal Nikam's career and his role in significant legal cases. He is a well-known name, famous for his sharp courtroom presence and legal expertise. These include the 1993 Bombay Blasts, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the Gulshan Kumar murder case, and high-profile rape and murder trials. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016 for his contributions to the Indian Watch
