Published 13:48 IST, August 12th 2020

Rani Mukerji starrer 'Baabul' was originally written for Kajol?

Fans must be surprised to know that Kajol was actually the first choice for Rani Mukerji starter Baabul. The movie also cast some other great Bollywood actors.

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Rani Mukerji and Kajol have both played some great characters on-screen and have very often been praised for ir excellent performances. Both actors are very versatile and can play a part in many different genres of movies. But, did you kw that Rani Mukerji starrer Baabul (2006) was originally supposed to have Kajol in le?

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Rani Mukerji's trivia; Was Kajol first choice for Baabul?

Kajol has time and again stunned audience with brilliant performances actor has delivered on-screen. Many of her characters like Isha Diwan from Gupt: Hidden Truth (1997), Simran from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and many more have stayed with audience for a very long time and are even considered as classics. But, fans might be surprised to kw that Ravi Chopra’s Baabul (2006) was also, in fact, going to have Kajol as its le character.

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Originally, Kajol was approached to play character of Malvika Talwar in movie. Reports suggest that reason for Kajol being first choice for movie was Kajol and Salman Khan’s on-screen chemistry that was loved by audience at time since two created magic on-screen in Sohail Khan’s Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya (1998). Kajol's movies with Salman also include Karan Arjun and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, but Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya cast m as le pair for first time. However, Kajol declined offer as things were reportedly t working in her favour.

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Later, Ravi Chopra approached Kajol’s cousin and a very successful Bollywood actor at time, Rani Mukerji. At time, Rani Mukerji's movies like Yuva (2004), Hum Tum (2004), and Black (2005), garnered many appreciations from audiences actor was very quick to accept offer and played character of Malvika Talwar with complete dedication.

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About Baabul

Baabul is a romantic family drama that is written and directed by Ravi Chopra. movie cast Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, and John Abraham as le characters. plot of film revolves around a man who tries to bring happiness back into life of his daughter-in-law after death of his son.    

 

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13:49 IST, August 12th 2020