Did you know Kamal Haasan wasn't supposed to star alongside Sridevi in 'Sadma'? Read why

Superstar Kamal Haasan is one of most prolific actors of Tollywood film fraternity. veteran star has ruled hearts of many with his distinct roles and charismatic personality. Be it for acting or directing, Kamal is hailed by his fan base for his exemplary contribution to Showbiz industry. In his stellar career, he has been paired opposite several leing lies, one of m being late Sridevi in Sma. But do you kw he wasn’t supposed to act alongside her, as she wasn’t first choice of makers?

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Kamal Haasan’s co-star in 'Sma'

According to online database IMDb, Sridevi wasn’t initial choice of makers for Sma. role originally was supposed to go to Dimple Kapia. Prior to Sridevi, Dimple was in talks to get roped in for le role. However, due to scheduling conflicts, actor was unable to sign film. At that time, Dimple has alrey committed her dates for Saagar and couldn’t preserve time for Sma and hence makers n approached Sridevi for role. Both Sridevi and Kamal Hasaan were a popular onscreen pair in South Indian film industry but Sma remains ir only Hindi film toger.

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About Sma

Helmed by Balu Mahendra, Sma was a romantic-drama flick starring Kamal and Sridevi in le roles. film chronicles story of a young woman, Nehalata Malhotra who becomes mentally disabled due to retrogre amnesia after suffering from a he injury in a horrific car accident. Lost Nehalata, is n trapped in cruel world of brol. Suddenly, fate takes a mystic turn when her path crosses with a lonely school teacher Somu. He does only save her life but also falls in love with her.

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Sma was a remake of Mahendra’s own Tamil film Moondram Pirai, which also starred Kamal and Sridevi. After movie hit silver screen, Sridevi’s stint as an amnesiac woman was widely appreciated by fans and critics alike. Over years, Sma has w earned cult status. IMDb has rated film with 8.4 stars out of 10.

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