Ravi Chopra’s family drama brought tears to many. The emotional drama starring and served powerful message over family bonding and more. The film also starred Aman Verma, Mahima Chaudhry, Rimi Sen, Paresh Rawal, Samir Soni, Divya Dutta and others. Salman Khan had a special appearance in the film. While the film still is etched in hearts of many, did you know that Hema Malini wasn’t the first choice to play the leading lady in the movie opposite Amitabh Bachchan?
Director Ravi Chopra had another actress in mind for . He even narrated the script to her, however, she rejected the film despite liking it.
The actress is none other than . In one of the interviews with Pinkvilla, Ravi Chopra’s wife Renu Chopra made the revelation. She said that Tabu insisted on listening to the script and cried as she loved the story. Makers thought that she would definitely say yes to the film. However, somebody informed Renu that when Tabu cries listening to the script, she never does that film. Later Tabu declined the offer. When asked why, she stated that she did not want to portray a mother of four children. She said, ‘My whole career is ahead of me, so Ravi ji, mujhe maaf kardo (Ravi ji, please forgive me)'”.
Post the film’s release, Tabu watched it with her family in Hyderabad. She informed her aunt that she was offered Hema Malini’s role. but she rejected. Her aunt scolded her for the same. Renu explained, “After two years of this conversation, when the film released in theatres, Tabu was in Hyderabad and she went to see the film with her aunt and uncle. She told them that she was offered the film but refused the role. Her aunt reprimanded her, saying, ‘Ye chhappal nikalke tumhare sir pe marungi. Why did you say no to this film?”.
Baghban turned out to be a commercial success. Reportedly, the film made around Rs 45 crore at the box office. It remained much in discussion as it let to debate over topics like how children should take care of elders, love does not fade with age and much more. For more , stay tuned to BollywoodLife.
