'I Should Be In Ashu's Next Film': How Shah Rukh Khan Bagged Swades After Aamir Khan Exit
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R Madhavan killed the audition for 'Swades', what an actor,' recalls writer, reveals the film was originally written for Aamir Khan, finally Shah Rukh Khan stepped in
Originally, Ashutosh Gowariker envisioned Aamir Khan as the lead for Swades. Although Aamir was intrigued by the story, he had concerns about the screenplay and was unable to commit due to scheduling conflicts. Other actors like Hrithik Roshan and R Madhavan also auditioned. Ultimately, Shah Rukh Khan stepped in and took the role, which profoundly influenced the film's legacy.
Before Shah Rukh Khan, Swades was written for Aamir Khan: ‘R Madhavan aced its audition’
Aamir Khan was meant to star in Swades, but bowed out later. Before Shah Rukh Khan stepped in to play Mohan Bhargav, Hrithik Roshan was considered and R Madhavan auditioned for the role.
In a famous film by famous director Ashutosh Gowariker, another actor was initially going to act instead of Shahrukh Khan. But due to some reasons, it could not happen. Not only this, Hrithik Roshan and R. Madhavan were both in the race for the role in this film. Finally, Shahrukh got this film, although it did not do well at the box office, the film later became a cult. Who was that actor?
The film 'Suddies' was initially being made for Aamir Khan, but after their separation, the names of Hrithik Roshan and R. Madhavan came under consideration, then Shah Rukh Khan took the film in his name.
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