Shah Rukh Khan was not the primary alternative of Aditya Chopra for Dilwale Dhulhania Le Jayenge and the movie was first supplied to a different Khan
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s film Dilwale Dhulhania Le Jaayenge is without doubt one of the most beloved movies of the duo. The duo impressed everybody with their chemistry within the film and Shah Rukh Khan’s character Raj remains to be beloved by many. Nonetheless, have you learnt that SRK was not the primary alternative for the function of Raj?
Sure, Shah Rukh Khan was not the primary alternative of Aditya Chopra for the character of Raj within the film Dilwale Dhulhania Le Jaayenge. Reportedly, Aditya first thought that Saif Ali Khan can be excellent to play Raj within the film and was even supplied the function, nevertheless, he needed to flip down the provide resulting from his unavailability and date points.
Not simply Saif Ali Khan, earlier, Aditya Chopra additionally reportedly thought-about Hollywood star Tom Cruise for the function of Raj Malhotra in Dilwale Dhulhania Le Jayenge, giving the movie, an Indo-American twist, nevertheless, his father, Yash Chopra shot down the concept and the story needed to be reworked.
After Saif Ali Khan rejected the provide, Shah Rukh Khan was roped in, nevertheless, he rejected the movie 4 occasions. In a documentary made on DDLJ set, SRK stated, “I by no means needed to do a romantic function. As a result of by the point I joined movies, I used to be 26. Usually, romantic movies imply that you simply begin off from school and then you definately work your method up into romance after which run away with a woman or commit suicide with a woman. I assumed I used to be too previous to be a romantic hero.”
In keeping with Mid-Day, Yash Chopra borderline threatened Shah Rukh Khan into doing DDLJ and stated, “You have to take up romantic roles on the large screens if you wish to survive within the trade.”
The movie as we all know was one of many greatest hits of the 12 months and made a spot within the hearts of the viewers. From the plot to the songs of the film, all the pieces hit the suitable chord with the viewers.
In the meantime, Shah Rukh Khan might be subsequent seen within the film Dunki which marks his first-ever collaboration with Rajkumar Hirani. The movie additionally stars Taapsee Pannu and is scheduled to hit the theatres on December 21.
Saif Ali Khan, alternatively, might be seen essaying the function of an antagonist within the upcoming film Devara. The movie is helmed by Koratala Siva and likewise stars Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR and is scheduled to hit the theatres in 2024.
