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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for Abhishek Bachchan's role in Bunty Aur Babli, reveals Shaad Ali: Hrithik pitched the film's ending
Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji 's hit film Bunty Aur Babli released 20 years ago, but not many know that Hrithik Roshan was originally approached to play the role of Bunty. Director Shaad Ali recently revealed that Hrithik was his 'first choice' for the role, and that the actor even influenced a key plot point in the film. Rakesh Roshan was keen, but Hrithik had 'reservations' In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Shaad shared that he spent several months discussing the project with Hrithik Roshan and his father, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan. 'We sat for a few months with him. Rakesh ji liked the script a lot and he was keen that Hrithik should sign the film. But Hrithik was not very comfortable going into the small-town zone at that time,' said Shaad, adding that Hrithik had certain 'reservations' about the role of a small-town conman. Hrithik pitched the film's new ending While Hrithik eventually opted out of the project, he contributed significantly behind the scenes. Shaad shared that it was Hrithik who came up with the idea for the film's now-iconic ending. 'It was Hrithik's idea that Bunty and Babli should return to conning in the last scene. He reasoned, 'They are like Superman! They can't go back to their lives and not return ever in the con world.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pare a neuropatia: descubra como NeuroFit Undo In the original idea, the story ended once Bunty and Babli were let off and became law-abiding citizens,' he revealed. 'I should have thanked Hrithik in the credits,' Shaad added. Housefull 5 - Official Trailer Rani was always Babli, and the Bachchans added magic While Abhishek Bachchan eventually came on board, Rani Mukerji was always the first choice for Babli. The film also marked a special milestone in Hindi cinema as it was the first time Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek shared screen space. It remains the only film where Amitabh, Abhishek, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who would later marry Abhishek, appeared together. Even Jaya Bachchan , though not part of the cast, was thanked in the film's credits. Explaining why, Shaad said, 'That was the time when the Uttar Pradesh Film Board had just been established. Jaya ji and Amar Singh were a part of it. This was the first film which was majorly shot in the state. We didn't get any subsidy but we were assured of complete administrative help.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for Bunty Aur Babli, he ‘wasn't comfortable' playing a small town character, reveals director Shaad Ali
Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji-starrer Bunty Aur Babli released in theatres 20 years ago and it continues to be one of the most loved films starring the duo. But, way before Abhishek was signed for the film, director Shaad Ali wanted Hrithik Roshan to star as Bunty but the Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai actor wasn't too keen to present himself in the role of a con man from a small town. In a recent interview, Shaad shared that Hrithik's father Rakesh Roshan was very keen for him to do the role. So much so that in the many months of their back and forth, Hrithik suggested the ending of the film to be changed, and Shaad eventually went with Hrithik's suggestion. In a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Shaad shared that Hrithik 'was our first choice.' He added, 'We sat for a few months with him. Rakesh ji (Rakesh Roshan) liked the script a lot and he was keen that Hrithik should sign the film. But Hrithik was not very comfortable going into the small town zone at that time.' Shaad shared that Hrithik had 'reservations' about the same. But, even though Hrithik Roshan did not do the film, he contributed significantly to how the film eventually shaped up. 'He did have a lot of ideas for the film. In fact, it was Hrithik's idea that Bunty and Babli should return to conning in the last scene. He reasoned, 'They are like Superman! They can't go back to their lives and not return ever in the con world.' In the original idea, the story ended once Bunty and Babli were let off and they become law-abiding citizens. I should have thanked Hrithik in the credits,' he shared. While Abhishek entered the picture later, Rani was always his first choice for Babli. Also Read | Sandeep Reddy Vanga slams Deepika Padukone for playing 'dirty PR games', 'putting down a younger actor' after being replaced by Triptii Dimri | Controversy explained This was the first film where Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan starred together, and it also became the only film where Amitabh, Abhishek, and his future-wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were seen together. Not just that, even Jaya Bachchan was thanked in the credits of the film. Shaad explained the reason behind the same and shared, 'That was the time when the Uttar Pradesh Film Board had just been established. Jaya ji and Amar Singh were a part of it. This was the first film which was majorly shot in the state. We didn't get any subsidy but we were assured of complete administrative help.'
