Kareena Kapoor’s 'Chameli' had a rocky road with director’s death mid-shoot; Learn trivia

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rahul Bose starrer Chameli released back in 2003. film received rave reviews from critics as well as fans. Kareena Kapoor was lauded for her unconventional choice and role in film.  2003 release left audiences spell-bound after its release. Read on some interesting trivia about film.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan’s smoking scenes

According to reports, Kareena Kapoor Khan was required to smoke for several scenes in Chameli. As she practised smoking, she reportedly got habitual to act. She continued smoking even after film’s production ended. However, IMDb reports suggest that she quit after smoking briefly, but had to relearn for her part in 'Heroine'.  

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Director’s mid-shoot death

film was originally directed by Anant Balani. However, director suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. film’s production was underway. Later, Sudhir Mishra was roped-in to complete  film.

Hidden messs in backgrounds of several scenes

When Chameli essayed by Kareena Kapoor meets Aman essayed by Rahul Bose for first time, re are hidden messs on wall behind m. One mess read, “Hame AIDS se Bachao”, which translates to, “Save us from AIDS.” act was an awareness initiative by filmmakers.

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Or actors considered for role of Rahul Bose

Rahul Bose was t first choice for film. Aftab Shivdasani and Rahul Khanna were approached for role of Aman. However, two declined project for unkwn reasons. However, Aman turned out to be one of best characters that Rahul Bose has essayed as per fans.

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Antara Mali was signed instead of Kareena Kapoor Khan

Reports suggest that Antara Mali was first preference for film Chameli. However, she dropped decision of doing film for unkwn reasons. Kareena Kapoor Khan was roped in for role as a second preference, however, it was a career-making film for actress as per reports. Antara Mali was a popular choice back in early 2000s as she already had hits like Road and Ajay Devgn starrer Company.