When Salman Khan admitted that someone needs to be ‘pagal’ to portray Aman’s character in SRK-Kajol’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

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When Salman Khan admitted that someone needs to be ‘pagal’ to portray Aman’s character in SRK-Kajol’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

As a lifestyle expert with years of experience in the industry, I can wholeheartedly say that stories like Karan Johar’s casting journey for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai serve as a testament to the power of serendipity and the unexpected twists life often takes.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s timeless film, “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” continues to hold a special place among fans. From its memorable tunes to every spoken line, this movie has deeply resonated with us. Yet, it’s lesser known that Karan Johar faced significant challenges while casting the role of Aman. It wasn’t until Salman Khan jokingly suggested that only someone really daring would accept such a character that Karan Johar eventually stepped forward.

On a past reality show, Karan Johar reminisced about the production of a movie and shared that he didn’t want Aman to take the role, as nobody else was eager to play the secondary character. Since it was Shah Rukh and Kajol’s film, everyone felt reluctant to join in. They thought, “Why should we be part of Shah Rukh’s movie?” There were around 3-4 other actors, but Karan Johar decided not to disclose their names.

Beyond that statement, he also mentioned, “Everyone declined the role offer. I was quite downhearted at the time, and I happened to be at Chunky Panday’s house, where a party was underway. I arrived looking rather gloomy, and lo and behold, Salman Khan was present. He casually approached me and, in his distinctive manner, asked, ‘Did you already go shopping?’

Kjo jokingly asked, “Are we talking about shopping here?” To which Salman humorously responded, “Indeed, it seems you’ve visited everyone. If doing this film requires insanity, then I, apparently, am insane.

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2024-09-17 15:53