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Aishwarya Rai was the initial choice for 'Parineeta', revealed Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Vidya Balan gave 75 auditions: 'The heroine had to be...'

08:02 31/08/2025

Vidya Balan's debut film 'Parineeta' recently marked 20 years, but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was initially considered for the lead role. Producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted a bigger star, but Vidya secured the part after 75 auditions. Music composer Shantanu Moitra recalls Vidya's perseverance, revealing she almost gave up before finally landing the role at a Bryan Adams concert.

Farah Khan once recalled Anil Kapoor being SKEPTICAL of her choreography: 'He was big enough to say sorry'

15:01 28/08/2025

Before achieving directorial fame, Farah Khan faced initial skepticism from Anil Kapoor during the filming of '1942: A Love Story'. Kapoor doubted her ability to handle the choreography and suggested Saroj Khan instead. However, after witnessing her talent during the first song, Kapoor apologized to Farah. They have since developed a strong friendship, evident in their appearances together.

'Amitabh Bachchan wanted to bring a friend to a screening, that friend was Rekha,' says Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'He was angry because of the argument earlier'

11:01 22/08/2025

In 1977, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, then an aspiring filmmaker, met Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of 'Alaap'. Chopra screened his first film for Bachchan, who was accompanied by Rekha. Impressed, Bachchan offered Chopra a collaboration. However, Chopra chose a Doordarshan project for Rs 5,000, complete with a car, foregoing the opportunity to work with the 'Sholay' actor.