Raveena Tandon's 'Kshatriya' was to feature Manisha Koirala and Rekha; read trivia

Kshatriya directed by J P Dutta and produced by Sunder Das Sonkiya released in 1993. film featured an ensemble cast including Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Vid Khanna, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Meenakshi Seshadri, Raveena Tandon and Divya Bharti in lead roles. movie went on to become a commercial success at box office. Having said that, here are some of most interesting unkwn facts about Raveena Tandon's Kshatriya.

Raveena Tandon's 'Kshatriya' movie trivia

• When flick was anunced, Kshatriya was to feature Meenakshi Sheshadri, Manisha Koirala and Raveena Tandon as female leads. However, of all leading ladies, Manisha Koirala was replaced and Divya Bharti was selected. 
• director of film, J.P. Dutta wanted to cast Rekha, however, veteran actor was unable to get dates due to some personal reasons. Later Meenakshi Sheshadri has signed to essay role. movie marked Meenakshi Sheshadri's last project before she retired.

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• film marked Meenakshi Sheshadri sixth and last collaboration opposite prominent actor Vid Khanna.
• director initially wanted to cast Amitabh Bachchan, however, Vid Khanna was later chosen.
• J. P. Dutta wanted to shot film in states or than Rajasthan as director had already filmed two movies re. However, producer insisted on same place and Dutta had to oblige.

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• Raveena Tandon's Kshatriya marked only film to feature Vid Khanna and Sunny Deol toger.
• movie marked last collaboration between Sunny Deol and Sanjay Dutt to date. 
• Kshatriya marked last release of actor Divya Bharti. 

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• Raveena Tandon's Kshatriya was initially titled 'Warrior'.
• Model Ranjeev Mulchandani was initially cast to play role of Vijay Pratap Singh (Sunjangarh), however, role was later offered to Salim Fatehi.
• film released on occasion of Eid in year 1993.
• Chandni was also offered a role in film, however, her secretary advised her to opt for st shows that paid more and asked her to decline film.
• movie, despite boasting of an ensemble cast, reportedly mand to be shot in 12 months.

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