Rang De Basanti is now a part ofBollywood's history. This film will be remembered as a modern-day classic. Thefilm's incredible behind-the scenes stories are just as important as its content. Today we will be looking at Farhan Akhtar's story.
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Farhan and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra are anincredible duo. They are ready to inspire with Toofaan after a masterwork likeBhaag Milkha Bhaag. Farhan and Mehra have a great working relationship, which is evident in the film's package. You might be surprised to learn that Toofaan could have been their third collaboration, and not their second. You read that correctly! Rang De Basanti was originally approached to the actor.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra shared with us thathe initially approached Farhan Akhtar to help him with Rang De Basanti. Mehrahad originally asked him to play the role of Karan. The role was eventually given to Siddharth. Farhan wasn't interested in acting at the time and was only concerned with direction.
Mehra told PTI that Farhan Akhtar wasamused as he was just finishing Dil Chahta Hai and was about to finish Lakshya.He couldn't believe that I asked him to play in my film.
"I had offered him Karan's part, whichwas the only author-backed role in the entire film. Farhan was astonished. Icould see the twinkle in Farhan's eyes. He asked, "What's the matter with this guy seeing me in a movie?" Mehra agreed.
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