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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Tabu REJECTED Hema Malini's role in Baghban opposite Amitabh Bachchan as she didn't want to play mother of four kids at the age of 36?
Baghban is a cherished film in many Indian middle-class homes, praised for its emotional story and strong performances by and . But not many know that Hema almost rejected the role. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an old interview with Lehren Retro, she revealed that when director Ravi Chopra came to narrate the script at her home, her mother was also present — and that moment made her hesitant to say yes. Hema Malini once shared that she was unsure about doing Baghban when Ravi Chopra offered her the role of a mother to four grown-up sons. She found it hard to imagine herself in that part. But her mother, who was present during the narration, insisted she take it up, saying the story was strong and the role would suit her well. Though Hema had doubts, especially after being away from films for a while, her mother's encouragement convinced her to say yes. Interestingly, the Sholay actress wasn't the only actor who had to be convinced to do Baghban. The role of Pooja Malhotra was first offered to Tabu. Although she liked the script, she turned it down, unwilling to play the mother of four children at just 36. She later starred opposite Amitabh Bachchan in Cheeni Kum. Even Big B wasn't the original choice—director Ravi Chopra had initially approached veteran actor , who declined the role.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Hema Malini almost rejected Baghban, saying, ‘Char itne bade bade ladkon ke maa ka role kaun karega?'
Baghban is a beloved film in Indian middle-class households, known for its messaging and the powerful performances delivered by Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini. However, not many are aware that Hema initially considered turning down the film. In an old interview with Lehren Retro, the veteran actress shared the reason behind her hesitation. She recalled an incident when director Ravi Chopra came to narrate the story at her home, where her mother was also present. She said, 'I remember when I was hearing the story from Ravi Chopra, my mother was sitting. After he left, I told her, 'Char itne bade bade ladkon ke maa ka role karne ko bol raha hai… how can I do all this? (He's asking me to play the mother of four grown-up sons… how can I do all this?)' Then she turned around and said, 'No, no you must do the film.' And I asked her why. She said, 'The story is very good, you must do it.' And she was really after me. So I was like, okay, I'll do it.' The actress added, 'Because first I felt that before this, I was not doing many films, so after a long gap I was working. So I felt, why should I do this? But she said, 'You must do this, this role will be very nice.'' Also Read | Hema Malini asked Baghban makers to stitch her blouse tightly to enhance on-screen chemistry with Amitabh Bachchan: 'She's very romantic' Interestingly, Hema Malini wasn't the only one who needed convincing. Few know that the role of Pooja Malhotra was initially offered to Tabu. While she appreciated the script and the character, Tabu declined the role as she was hesitant to portray the mother of four children at the age of 36. She later appeared opposite Amitabh Bachchan in R. Balki's critically acclaimed romantic comedy Cheeni Kum. Even Amitabh Bachchan wasn't the filmmakers' first choice. The role was initially offered to legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who eventually turned it down.
