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Why Kareena Kapoor was Replaced in ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’? Ameesha Patel shares the Story

Sanjana Bailwal2 years ago2 years ago1757 mins

Kaho Na Pyar Hai Complete 25 Years. Ameesha Patel recalled when Kareena Kapoor stepped down from the movie for reasons related to the plot and story and even till today she cannot forget the real reason.

Around 25 years ago, today, the Greek God of Bollywood Hrithik Roshan stepped into the industry as an actor with Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000). He played a very distinctive double role and won hearts via his extremely easy buttery smooth dance moves. But hardly had audiences got enough of him as a dancer, he previously just mesmerized them with his lovely collaboration with co-star no doubt, Ameesha Patel.

They were adorable together as Rohit/Raj and Sonia! But one thing most movie-buffs may not know, in the beginning, Kareena Kapoor Khan was originally chosen to star in the film. As the film takes a 25-year turn, let’s revisit, what was the reason for Bebo out, and Ameesha in.

What Ameesha said…

For a long time, there were rumors that she wouldn’t be a part of this movie only because there was an issue between Babita Kapoor and Rakesh Roshan. But Ameesha Patel, in a conversation with Bollywood Bubble many years later contradirected all this, stating that Kareena didn’t leave the project because she wanted to. Ameesha was further quoted as saying, “Actually, she (Kareena) did not shy away from any of this.

From what Rakeshji told me, he asked her to leave the film because they were having differences. But it took quite some time before it went public. .” This comment was never made by the producer. The true root cause of this problem was Babita’s ‘interference’ as he stated in the Interviews. After Kareena walked out, he signed Ameesha within three days of her exit from the project.

Do You Think Hrithik and Kareena share a great Chemistry?

In the year 2000, when this film failed at the box office, the same year, Refugee became her debut film alongside Amitabh Bachchan’s son Abhishek Bachchan, being his debut too. It was then the time of the year when almost every new thing in Bollywood made news, like the entry of Cheeni Kam in the life of Sur Aaj, or bestowing someone like Usha Uthup with the honor of Best Costume Designer. It has now been seen in many other releases of the duo together, coupled up and not just in 2001 with Karan Johar, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Hrithik and Kareena share a great chemistry.

The declaration of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai coming back onto the silver screen has stirred many emotions within people. Actor Abhishek Sharma, who played Hrithik Roshan’s younger brother at the tender age of 10, now shares one of his heartbreaking moments from the movie. He recalls how he felt when Roshan’s character died saying, “I was so upset that my brother died.”

Do you think Hrithik and Kareena’s chemistry could have outperformed Hrithik and Ameesha’s jodi if they were cast together in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai?

‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ Re-release on Theatres

Prepare yourself for an exciting activity, Bollywood fans: a time travel voyage into the golden era of romance and music! Brought back by popular demand, the mega-hit ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ is once again going to thrill audiences in a theatrical re-release. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, this movie introduced us to Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, apart from all that it offered in terms of unforgettable music. The soundtrack, by Rajesh Roshan, is indeed an icon itself. Relive this magical experience on Gaana, where the timeless tracks of ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’ wait to transporting you back to some of the best Bollywood times ever.

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