8 times replacing actors did wonders for Bollywood films

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Kabir Singh

Did you know Arjun Kapoor was actually the first choice to play the lead in Kabir Singh? And can you now imagine anyone but Shahid Kapoor in that role?

Dil Dhadakne Do

Zoya Akhtar first approached Ranbir Kapoor to play Kabir Mehra and Kareena Kapoor to play Ayesha Mehra. Replacing them, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra shined together!

Andhadhun

Not Ayushmann Khurrana but Harshvardhan Rane was first supposed to play the lead in film Andhadhun. Some things are honestly just meant to happen!

Heroine

Kareena Kapoor was actually the replacement for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in film Heroine. Aishwarya was pregnant at that time so the role went to Kareena

Chalte Chalte

Chalte Chalte was initially shot with Aishwarya and Shah Rukh Khan. The actress was then replaced by Rani Mukerji

Kaho Na Pyaar Hai

Originally, Kareena was supposed to debut with film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai. Due to some issues, Ameesha Patel was brought as her replacement and the film was loved by all

Fitoor

Not many might know but the first choice for Begum Hazrat Jaan Mahal was Rekha, not Tabu. The legendary actress refused and Tabu joined this stellar film

Kesari

Akshay Kumar replaced not just Randeep Hooda’s character but also the complete film. Randeep had actually shot a brief part, Akshay replaced him and made the film a hit

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