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Sameera Reddy's Throwback with Farah Khan Reveals Missed 'Main Hoon Na' Role

Actress Sameera Reddy shared a nostalgic throwback photo with choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan from the shoot of her first film song in Egypt. In a recent YouTube visit, Farah Khan revealed she had initially considered Sameera for the role of Miss Chandni in the film "Main Hoon Na". The part was ultimately played by Sushmita Sen after circumstances changed, as Sameera had committed to another project. The revelation left Sameera both elated and disappointed at missing the iconic opportunity.

Key Points: Sameera Reddy, Farah Khan Throwback & Missed Film Role

  • Throwback from first song shoot
  • Revealed missed 'Main Hoon Na' role
  • Farah Khan first noticed her in a music video
  • Role ultimately went to Sushmita Sen
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Sameera Reddy says 'Farah Khan we look like kids' as she shares a throwback from her first song

Sameera Reddy shares a throwback with Farah Khan from her first song, revealing she was considered for Sushmita Sen's role in 'Main Hoon Na'.

Sameera Reddy says 'Farah Khan we look like kids' as she shares a throwback from her first song
"Nobody knows but I had considered you for Main Hoon Na in Sushmita Sen's role. - Farah Khan"

Mumbai, March 28

Actress Sameera Reddy decided to take a trip down memory lane and dropped a throwback photo from her first-ever song shoot on social media.

The old photograph is from the shoot of the 'Thoda Sa Pyar Hua Hai' track of the 2002 outing "Maine Dil Tujhko Diya".

The song crooned by Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik has been picturized on Sameera and Sohail Khan.

The picture uploaded by Sameera on her Insta Stories showed her posing with choreographer and filmmaker Farah Khan.

Sharing the post, Sameera added the text, "My first film song in Egypt".

"@farahkhankunder we look like kids (sic)," she further wrote.

Resharing the story on her official handle, Farah penned, "U were a kid! @reddysameera".

Directed, produced, and written by Sohail Khan, "Maine Dil Tujhko Diya" also features Sanjay Dutt, Kabir Bedi, and Dalip Tahil in supporting roles, along with others.

While Farah has choreographed Sameera, she also had the opportunity to direct her in her debut, "Main Hoon Na".

Back in February, Farah revealed that she was considering Sameera for the role of Miss Chandni, which was later played by actress Sushmita Sen in "Main Hoon Na".

Recently, Farah paid a visit to Sameera at her house for her YouTube channel. While talking to the 'Musafir' actress, Farah revealed that she had first noticed Sameera in her popular music video "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," Farah shared.

Surprised after hearing the revelation, Sameera asked the 'Om Shanti Om' maker, "Oh My God! I want to know why you didn't take me."

Disclosing the reason, Farah said that circumstances had changed.

"Because by then you had taken up 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya'".

Elated to be considered, Sameera was unable to hide her disappointment at missing the opportunity.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Wow, Egypt for a song shoot! Our 90s/early 2000s films had such grand locations. Maine Dil Tujhko Diya was an okay film, but the music was top-notch. Farah Khan has an eye for talent, spotting Sameera from the "Ahista" video.
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Aman W
Respectfully, I think Sushmita Sen was perfect as Miss Chandni. It's hard to imagine anyone else in that iconic role. Sometimes the casting that happens is for the best, even if it's disappointing for the actor who missed out.
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Sarah B
It's lovely to see these behind-the-scenes stories and the camaraderie. Farah visiting Sameera's home for her YouTube channel shows genuine friendship beyond the industry politics. More of this, please!
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Vikram M
Main Hoon Na is a cult classic now. Can't imagine it without Sushmita Sen's grace. But Sameera Reddy had a great screen presence too. Her career took a different path, but she seems happy. That's what matters in the end.
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Kavya N
The "Ahista" music video was everything! Sameera looked so beautiful. It's no wonder Farah noticed her. These nostalgia posts are my favourite thing on the internet. Takes me right back to my college days. 🎵

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