published by, Shrishti Negi
Last Update: April 06, 2023, 12:44 pm IST
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan often make headlines for their bromance.
Shah Rukh Khan approached his dear friend Karan Johar, who co-produced and wrote the film, to suggest Salman Khan as his replacement.
Shah Rukh Khan’s performance in the much-anticipated film Kal Ho Naa Ho is considered to be one of the best performances of his career. However, what many people may not know is that Shahrukh Khan Initially wanted his close friend and fellow actor Salman Khan to play the lead role in the film. According to Nikhil Advani’s statement in Samar Khan’s book ‘Shahrukh 25 Years of Life’, it was learned that after filming for four to five days, Shah Rukh Khan traveled to Germany. The next day, the superstar calls Nikhil to tell him that his back problem may prevent him from continuing with the film.
Shah Rukh Khan told Nikhil that the medical procedure required was more complicated than he expected, and as a result, he would have to leave the project. Later, Shah Rukh Khan approached his dear friend Karan Johar, who co-produced and wrote the film, to suggest it. Salman Khan as its replacement. However, both Nikhil and Karan declined Shah Rukh’s suggestion, assuring that the script was written specifically keeping him in mind. He also proposed delaying filming by nine months, if needed. Interestingly, despite not being cast for the lead role, Salman Khan appeared in an unexpected cameo role in the film.
According to Scoop Whoop, Salman Khan appeared as a musician named Frankie Ramdayal, who is encountered by Naina, Sweetu and Aman’s characters while they are on a yacht. While most of the scenes were edited out in the final cut, Salman Khan could still be seen standing behind Frankie in his musical attire.
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are the two biggest stars Bollywood And have been close friends for many years. Both the actors have appeared in several films together, including Karan Arjun, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai among others.
Released in 2003, Nikkhil Advani’s Kal Ho Naa Ho starred Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles. The film became a huge commercial success and is considered one of the most iconic Bollywood films of all time. Shah Rukh Khan’s performance in the film is still fondly remembered by fans and critics alike.
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