Director Rakesh Roshan Reveals That Salman Khan Was Not Their First Choice For 'Karan Arjun'

Rakesh Roshan said that before Salman Khan was cast, their film 'Karan Arjun' was offered to Ajay Devgn.

Roshan said that their film ‘Karan Arjun’ had been called ‘Kainaat’.

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New Delhi: Rakesh Roshan's ‘Karan Arjun’ is a timeless classic because it successfully combines emotional moments with moving plots and popular melodies. One of Bollywood's most famous brother duos may have been depicted in the 1995 cult classic ‘Karan Arjun’. The indescribable feeling is forever linked to Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan's on-screen personas. Rakhee, Kajol, and Mamta Kulkarni had significant parts in the film. Famous lines and songs from the film have been remembered throughout the years.

Recently, director Rakesh Roshan revealed that the first choice for Salman’s role was someone else. In a recent episode of a TV programme, he was questioned by Haarsh Limbachiyaa about movies where stars had previously been cast but then dropped out. Originally starring Ajay Devgn instead of Salman Khan, Roshan said that their film ‘Karan Arjun’ had been called ‘Kainaat’.

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He also said, “Ajay kisi wajah se nahi kar paaye picture (Ajay could not do the film due to some reason).”

In addition to this, Rakesh Roshan also discussed his son Hrithik Roshan's first film, titled ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’. He said said that Kareena Kapoor Khan was their initial pick for the main role; however, because to Kapoor's scheduling conflicts, the part was ultimately offered to Ameesha Patel.

Meanwhile, many people were surprised to see Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan back on film together after such a long time in ‘Pathaan’. According to reports, the two will share screen time in a significant scene in the April release of Tiger 3.

This Diwali will see the release of ‘Tiger 3’, featuring Salman Khan as Tiger, Katrina Kaif as the character Zoya, and Emraan Hashmi as Tiger’s enemy.