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Ghajini: Director AR Murugadoss’s first choice wasn’t Aamir Khan, but This Superstar

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Ghajini: Director AR Murugadoss’s first choice wasn’t Aamir Khan, but This Superstar

Ghajini Didn’t Initially Choose Aamir Khan: The reason why Ghajini, which went on to become one of the year’s biggest hits, is still one of the most talked-about Bollywood movies is because of its captivating story and outstanding cast.

Still, without Aamir Khan, what would it be like? It turns out that AR Murugadoss had other ideas for the Hindi version of the movie and did not initially choose Aamir Khan. He had, however, in mind casting a “short-tempered” superstar. Who can you guess? Who Was Director AR Murugadoss’s First Choice for Ghajini, If Not Aamir Khan?

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In case you were wondering, the director’s initial pick for Ghajini was none other than Salman Khan. But Aamir Khan was recommended by actor Pradeep Rawat, who portrayed the movie’s antagonist.

Salman Khan is a favourite of Murugadoss, but Pradeep told Siddharth Kannan that he didn’t believe Salman would be the best option. He stated, “I thought in my mind ‘Salman is short-tempered and Murugdoss doesn’t speak in Hindi or English.’” Back then, he didn’t even have a personality.”

The actor went on to say, “I felt that Aamir would be a good fit for the part since he has a calm demeanour and treats everyone with respect. I have not witnessed Aamir yell or scream at anyone in the last twenty-five years. He has never used foul words or treated someone disrespectfully. Therefore, I reasoned that Salman’s character would make things too difficult or complicated.”

Ghajini Didn’t Initially Choose Aamir Khan: The reason why Ghajini, which went on to become one of the year’s biggest hits, is still about Bollywood movies is because of its captivating story and outstanding cast.

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Aamir Khan and Asin, who won the Filmfare Best Debut Female Award, play the lead roles in Ghajini. The film centres on the romance between the two characters; nevertheless, a regrettable event resulted in the latter’s death, upending Aamir’s character’s life and compelling him to get retribution.

Ghajini, the 2008 blockbuster that redefined action-thrillers in Bollywood, is synonymous with Aamir Khan’s intense performance and chiseled physique. However, director AR Murugadoss recently revealed that the role was initially not meant for Aamir. The first choice for the film was none other than South superstar Chiranjeevi.

In an interview, Murugadoss shared that he had envisioned Chiranjeevi as the lead when adapting his Tamil hit Ghajini for Bollywood. “Chiranjeevi Sir has a tremendous screen presence and charisma, and I believed he would do justice to the character’s depth and intensity,” he said. However, due to scheduling conflicts and other commitments, the superstar couldn’t take on the project, leading the director to approach Aamir Khan.

Aamir, known for his meticulous approach to roles, transformed himself completely to play the short-term memory-loss patient seeking revenge. His dedication, including an intense physical transformation and deep dive into the emotional layers of the character, earned him critical acclaim and made Ghajini the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹100-crore mark.

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Interestingly, Chiranjeevi’s absence from the project didn’t diminish his admiration for it. The actor reportedly appreciated Aamir’s performance and the film’s success, proving that the role ultimately found the right actor to make it iconic.

Fans of both actors are now imagining how Chiranjeevi would have brought his own magic to the character. Regardless of this “what if” scenario, Ghajini remains a landmark in Indian cinema, a testament to AR Murugadoss’s storytelling and Aamir’s unmatched dedication.

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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

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At seven o’clock, Raj Babbar’s daughter learnt of his liaison with Smita Patil. “I shouldn’t tell my mother about this.”

Raj Babbar left his wife, Nadira, to marry Smita Patil in 1983. His daughter Juhi Babbar has recalled the time in a new interview.
Actor Raj Babbar was already married and had two children when he began his relationship with fellow actor, Smita Patil. The affair and the ensuing marriage saw a lot of controversy, given how it began. Raj Babbar’s daughter, former actor Juhi Babbar, has now opened up on the time and how she came to know about the relationship when she was just 7 years old.

Juhi Babbar on Raj Babbar and Smita Patil

In an interview with Lehren Retro, Juhi recalled how Smita Patil made a conscious effort to connect with Raj’s two children – Juhi and her brother, Arya. “My father talked and explained his marriage with Smita Patil to me when I was barely seven years old, and that’s why my memories of Smita ji are very different. She went out of her way to do things for me. I think she also had this thing that we are the kids of the person who is most special to her, and so we are special to her as well. She would show us a lot of love, always bringing us gifts when she travelled, and she would ensure that at home, we were served the food that we liked. These small memories are nice, but unfortunately, there aren’t many memories,” she said.

Juhi said she was conflicted about her impression of Smita at the time because the actor was always nice to us, but she could see that the marriage had shaken up her own family, particularly her mother, Nadira. “As a child, I knew this is the lady my father wants to be with, and he wants to make her his wife. I could see Smita making an effort towards me and my little brother, but I also knew that this was disturbing the unit that used to be, and that my mother was unhappy about it. I had that understanding—that aunty (Smita) was being so good to me, but when I go home, I shouldn’t share this with my mother.”

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Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s marriage

Smita Patil and Raj Babbar met on the sets of their 1982 film Bheegi Palkein. Raj left Nadira to marry Smita the following year. Their son, actor Prateik Babbar, was born in November 1986. However, Smita Patil died soon after from childbirth complications at the age of 31. Raj Babbar got back together with Nadira a few years later.

Juhi Babbar made her film debut with Kash Aap Hamare Hote opposite Sonu Nigam in 2003. She worked in a handful of films over the next few years before taking a hiatus to do TV. In 2023, she returned to films with supporting roles in films like Faraaz and Farrey. She is married to actor Anup Soni.

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