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Farah Khan Reveals Sameera Reddy Was First Choice Before Sushmita Sen

Filmmaker Farah Khan disclosed in a YouTube vlog that she initially considered actress Sameera Reddy for the role of Chandni in her 2004 film "Main Hoon Na". Khan said she had noticed Reddy from the popular music video "Aahista Kijiye Baatein". However, circumstances changed as Reddy had already committed to her debut film "Maine Dil Tujhko Diya", leading to the role ultimately going to Sushmita Sen. The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, became a major hit and Sen's portrayal of the saree-clad professor became iconic.

Key Points: Farah Khan Wanted Sameera Reddy for Main Hoon Na Role

  • Casting secret revealed
  • Role went to Sushmita Sen
  • Noticed from music video
  • Circumstances changed due to prior film
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Farah Khan reveals Sameera Reddy was her choice before Sushmita Sen for Main Hoon Na

Farah Khan reveals she initially considered Sameera Reddy for the iconic role played by Sushmita Sen in her hit directorial debut 'Main Hoon Na'.

"Nobody knows but I had considered you for Main Hoon Na in Sushmita Sen's role. - Farah Khan"

Mumbai Fe, b 16

Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan in her YouTube vlogs has revealed that she had once considered casting actress Sameera Reddy for the classic role eventually played by Sushmita Sen in her 2004 directorial debut "Main Hoon Na".

In a recent conversation with Sameera Reddy on Farah Khan's YouTube channel, the filmmaker recalled that she had first noticed Sameera in her popular music video titled Ahista.

Nobody knows but I had considered you for Main Hoon Na in Sushmita Sen's role. I had seen your song, 'Aahista Kijiye Baatein' and you were dressed in Indian wear," said Farah.

Responding to Farah's revelation, a surprised Sameera asked, "Oh My God! I want to know why you didn't take me."

To this, Farah replied that circumstances had changed by then. "Because by then you had taken up 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya'," she said, referring to Sameera's 2002 Bollywood debut opposite Sohail Khan.

Sameera was seen thrilled but pretty disappointed at the same time upon Farah Khan's revelation.

Talking about "Main Hoon Na", the movie starred Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, and marked Farah Khan's directorial debut. It went on to become one of the biggest hits of 2004.

Sushmita Sen had essayed the role of Chandni, a college professor known for her saree-clad glamorous look, which went onto become extremely popular.

Talking about Sameera Reddy, the actress who who made her Hindi film debut with "Maine Dil Tujhko Diya", later appeared in films such as "Darna Mana Hai", "Musafir", "No Entry" and "Race" before stepping away from mainstream cinema.

The actress during COVID 19 shifted to Goa along with her family, and continues to travel to Mumbai for work.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is the classic "what if" of Bollywood! Timing is everything in this industry. Sameera was great in her early roles, but it's hard to imagine anyone but Sushmita delivering those iconic dialogues with that grace. Main Hoon Na is a cult classic for a reason.
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Aman W
Respectfully, I think the article focuses too much on a minor casting 'almost'. Farah Khan's genius was in her final choices. The entire cast of MHN was perfect. Let's celebrate the iconic film we got, not speculate on alternatives. Just my two paise.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching 2000s Bollywood, this is such a fun bit of trivia! The "Ahista" music video was huge. Sameera looked stunning. But Sushmita Sen owned that role. Her chemistry with SRK and that saree style became legendary! 💃
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Karthik V
It's nice to see Sameera Reddy getting this recognition now. She was a good actress who perhaps didn't get the big break at the right time. Good to know Farah Khan had noticed her talent. Her content about motherhood and life in Goa is quite inspiring these days.
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Nisha Z
Can't imagine Main Hoon Na without Sushmita Sen's "Chandni ma'am"! That character is etched in our memories. But kudos to Farah for these fun behind-the-scenes stories. Makes you appreciate the filmmaking process even more. 🎬

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