Vidhu Vinod Chopraof1942 love story” is one of the most unforgettable movies Anil Kapoor. The film is also remembered for its excellent music. But did you know that Anil was not the first choice for the film?Chopra once told Shah Rukh Khan First. The filmmaker revealed the news recently at the Kellogg School of Management.
The ‘Parinda’ director said, “Shah Rukh and I have a history. I had seen his work when I was shooting for ‘1942: A Love Story’. Edited by Renu (Saruja, his then wife) Made a movie called “1942: A Love Story”. Maya Memsab. He played a small role. So I gave him the role. I was the first one to offer him the role. He wasn’t a star then.
For those who are unaware, Vidhu Vinod Chopra is married to Renuka Saluja. The couple married in 1976 and were together for seven years. Later, he married Anupama Chandra.
Eventually, Vinod signed Anil to star in the film.But another piece of trivia is Madhuri says initially offered Manisha Koiralaa part of. Anil and Madhuri were a popular pairing in many films including “Tezaab” and “Parinda”.
Talking about Chopra’s relationship with SRK. Many years later, he also offered “Munnabhai MBBS” to Shah Rukh. But due to surgery, he had to opt out of the program. Vidhu revealed in the chat, “I told him you go away and spend six months, a year or whatever. But when you come back, my film is the first one you make. Due to the complicated situation, he did not make this movie.” So I say Sanjay Dutt was the right choice. ”
The ‘Parinda’ director said, “Shah Rukh and I have a history. I had seen his work when I was shooting for ‘1942: A Love Story’. Edited by Renu (Saruja, his then wife) Made a movie called “1942: A Love Story”. Maya Memsab. He played a small role. So I gave him the role. I was the first one to offer him the role. He wasn’t a star then.
For those who are unaware, Vidhu Vinod Chopra is married to Renuka Saluja. The couple married in 1976 and were together for seven years. Later, he married Anupama Chandra.
Eventually, Vinod signed Anil to star in the film.But another piece of trivia is Madhuri says initially offered Manisha Koiralaa part of. Anil and Madhuri were a popular pairing in many films including “Tezaab” and “Parinda”.
Talking about Chopra’s relationship with SRK. Many years later, he also offered “Munnabhai MBBS” to Shah Rukh. But due to surgery, he had to opt out of the program. Vidhu revealed in the chat, “I told him you go away and spend six months, a year or whatever. But when you come back, my film is the first one you make. Due to the complicated situation, he did not make this movie.” So I say Sanjay Dutt was the right choice. ”
