Published 10:04 IST, February 26th 2020

'Dil Dhadakne Do' Unknown Facts: Priyanka Chopra bagged Kareena Kapoor's role?

Considered as one of Priyanka Chopra's finest films, here is a list of some lesser-known facts about 'Dil Dhadakne Do' you might have had no idea about.

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Starring Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar, Anushka Sharma, Shefali Shah and Anil Kapoor in leing roles, Dil Dhakne Do follows story of Mehra family, who contemplate over ir way of living and ir love lives while on a cruise celebrating ir 30th wedding anniversary. Released in 2015, Dil Dhakne Do marks Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh's second on-screen appearance, as duo were earlier seen toger in Gunday. movie also stars Vikrant Massey, Ayesha Raza, Rahul Bose and Zarina Wahab. Here are some lesser-kwn facts about film you probably h idea about.

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Lesser-kwn facts about Dil Dhakne Do

  • Reportedly, song 'Gallan Goodiyan' is an entirely one-shot song.
  • As mentioned by Zoya Akhtar in an interview, Kareena Kapoor declined a role after her cousin Ranbir Kapoor, whom she was keen to work with, was replaced by Ranveer Singh. Priyanka Chopra replaced Kareena Kapoor in role of Ayesha.
  • Reportedly, Aamir Khan voiced  Dog, Pluto Mehra. This is first time in Bollywood a dog is narrator of a movie.
  • original cast consisted of Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor.
  • title of film, Dil Dhakne Do, is same as title of opening song of writer-director Zoya Akhtar's previous film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
  • Reportedly, Sridevi, Raveena Tandon, Tabu and Mhuri Dixit were considered to play role of Ayesha and Kabir's mor. However, y declined and role, which later went to Shefali Shah.
  • Anil Kapoor is Ranveer Singh's uncle in real life. Ranveer Singh is related to Anil's wife.
  • In order to make dog, Pluto Mehra act and lick, Farhan Akhtar reportedly applied a pack of vanilla ice cream into his face before every shoot.
  • As per reports, Ranbir Kapoor h schedule conflicts and h to decline project, so Ranveer Singh was approached to play role of Kabir.
  • Dil Dhakne Do is ninth collaboration between Zoya Akhtar (director, writer) and her bror Farhan Akhtar
  • Anil Kapoor received Filmfare award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his part in this film
  • Reportedly, hairstylist huna Akhtar took about 100 hours to design Anil Kapoor's hairstyle.
  • le actors Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akthar sang title song Dil Dhakne Do.

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What's next for Priyanka Chopra? 

Priyanka is all set to star in upcoming Hollywood film, We Can Be Heroes. much-awaited project will mark Priyanka's fourth film in Hollywood as main le. story of film revolves around life of a girl who discovers her super-powers. Directed by Robert Rodriguez,  movie also stars Pedro Pascal and Boyd Holbrook in prominent roles. actor will be next seen in an Amazon Prime original, Citel along with Richard Mden. 

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10:04 IST, February 26th 2020