7 Controversial Replacements In Bollywood Movies

You will not believe that these seven actors were NOT the first choice for (perhaps) your favourite films!

1) Chalte Chalte

Here's something that a lot of people don't know about this hit film: Rani Mukherjee was the first choice for the role, which she turned down because of other commitments. Aishwarya Rai then replaced her, but had to leave the film since Salman Khan, her bitter ex, would often wreak havoc on the sets. Eventually, it was Rani who played the role, as was intended by the filmmakers.

2) Munnabhai MBBS

Shahrukh Khan was the first choice of the filmmakers for the role of Munnabhai. In fact, he was even signed onto the film when he decided to turn it down because of his back problems. Guess who Sanjay Dutt was cast as? Zaheer, who was eventually played by Jimmy Shergill.

3) Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai

Hrithik Roshan was supposed to sing Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai' to Kareena Kapoor, instead of Amisha Patel! But in an extremely disappointing display of unprofessional behaviour, Kareena walked out of the film after shooting for a few days. Lucky for Ameesha Patel, she became a huge star post the success of the film.

4) Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

Can you imagine Aamir Khan as the most romantic hero of Bollywood? Well, neither can we! Aamir was approached for DDLJ but he ended up turning it down, making Shahrukh Khan the King of Romance and setting him on the road to great success in the industry.

5) Chak De! India 

Salman Khan's creative differences with the director resulted in him not playing the role of Kabir Khan, in the film. Ironically enough, the role was in fact written keeping Salman Khan in mind. But as Shahrukh's luck would have it, the role came to him and it is one of his most memorable films till date. Gone in Sattar Minute, Salman?

6) Kal Ho Na Ho

Naina was never supposed to be played by Preity Zinta! Kareena Kapoor was the first choice for the film, but she allegedly turned down the role because the producers did not agree on her fee. All said and done, Preity was the perfect ‘Pretty Woman’ for the film!

7) Heroine

Unlike before, Kareena Kapoor wasn't the first choice for the film, this time around. Instead, Aishwarya Rai was supposed to play the role and director Madhur Bhandarkar even went on to say, Aishwarya was a perfect choice for the role. In fact, no one could’ve played it better. Aishwarya dropped out of the film because of her pregnancy and it eventually went to Kareena Kapoor, who nailed the role.

Well, you only get what’s destined for you. Ciao!