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Salman Khan wanted Katrina Kaif in Wanted, not Ayesha Takia, reveals Boney Kapoor: ‘I said it would be better if…’

Salman Khan wanted Katrina Kaif in Wanted, not Ayesha Takia, reveals Boney Kapoor: ‘I said it would be better if…’

Updated on: Dec 22, 2025 11:28 am IST Boney Kapoor recalls how Pokiri was remade in Hindi as Wanted, reviving Salman Khan’s career. Prabhu Deva’s Wanted began the second innings of Salman Khan’s career that saw him dominate the box office all through the 2010s. The 2009 film helped the superstar recover from a string of unsuccessful films and transformed him into a mass action star. The film, now a cult classic, is best remembered for its action and also its unusual and fresh pairing with Ayesha Takia. But producer Boney Kapoor has now revealed that Ayesha was almost not even in the film. Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia on a poster of Wanted. Boney Kapoor on the making of Wanted Wanted is a remake of the Telugu hit Pokiri, which starred Mahesh Babu in the lead. After watching it, Boney wanted to pick up the remake rights for Hindi with Salman in the lead. The filmmaker told Rediff, “I happened to see Puri Jagannadh’s 2006 Telugu blockbuster, Pokiri. I thought Salman would be apt …

Not Amrita Rao, But This Salman Khan’s Co-Star Was The First Choice For Main Hoon Na

Not Amrita Rao, But This Salman Khan’s Co-Star Was The First Choice For Main Hoon Na

Films frequently undergo last-minute cast changes, which can happen just before or even during production for various reasons such as creative differences, scheduling conflicts, health issues, or off-screen controversies. Among them was director Farah Khan’s debut directorial project, Main Hoon Na. Did you know that Amrita Rao wasn’t the first choice to play Sanjana Bakshi in the film? Yes! Before Amrita, the role was offered to Ayesha Takia, who was initially finalised for the role but backed off just two weeks before the film was to begin shooting. In her recent vlog, Farah visited Amrita Rao’s house, wherein she made the big revelation and said that Ayesha opted out of the film for Imtiaz Ali’s project. She said, “Two weeks before the shoot, the heroine was not there, and the shoot was confirmed. We had initially finalised Ayesha Takia, but she went to work on Imtiaz Ali’s film and stayed on set for two months despite saying it was a 60-day shoot.” Recalling how Amrita came on board, Farah said, “Gauri Khan suggested checking out …

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na two weeks before shoot began, panicked Farah Khan cast Amrita Rao on Gauri Khan’s suggestion: ‘Like Sridevi’ | Bollywood News

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na two weeks before shoot began, panicked Farah Khan cast Amrita Rao on Gauri Khan’s suggestion: ‘Like Sridevi’ | Bollywood News

It was 2004. Farah Khan was all set to make her directorial debut with Main Hoon Na. The cast was locked — Shah Rukh Khan, Zayed Khan, Sushmita Sen, and newcomer Ayesha Takia. The locations in Darjeeling were booked, costumes were finalised, and the team was ready to roll. But just two weeks before the shoot, Farah got a shock that threw her into panic mode, film’s second lead Ayesha Takia backed out. In a recent episode of her YouTube vlog, the filmmaker-choreographer revisited the chaotic days before her debut film went on floors and revealed how Amrita Rao eventually came on board. Farah, accompanied by her longtime cook Dilip, visited Amrita Rao’s home for a nostalgic chat. Main Hoon Na. (Photo: IMDb) As they settled down, Farah asked Dilip, “Have you seen Amrita in Main Hoon Na?” He nodded. Farah quipped, “What role did she play?” Dilip answered confidently, “The girl who was running behind Lucky.” Story continues below this ad Farah burst out laughing. “Did you hear that? Your role was to be …

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na for Imtiaz Ali’s film; Farah Khan replaced her with Amrita Rao: ‘She has Sridevi quality’

Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na for Imtiaz Ali’s film; Farah Khan replaced her with Amrita Rao: ‘She has Sridevi quality’

Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan made her Bollywood debut as a director with Main Hoon Na. She recently got nostalgic as she visited Amrita Rao’s house for her vlog. During the vlog, Farah revealed that before Amrita, Ayesha Takia had been finalised for the film, but she left it for Imtiaz Ali’s project. Farah Khan reveals that not Amrita Rao, but Ayesha Takia was the first choice for Main Hoon Na. Farah Khan reveals why Ayesha Takia left Main Hoon Na As Farah visited Amrita’s house, she recalled how, just two weeks before starting the shoot of the film, Ayesha Takia, who was first finalised for the role of Sanjana Bakshi, backed out of the project. Farah said, “2 hafta pehle shoot ke, heroine nahi thi aur shoot pakki hogayi thi (The shoot was finalised, but we didn’t have the heroine even 2 weeks before it). We booked St Paul’s Darjeeling, and everyone came there. We first finalised Ayesha Takia but she went to do some Imtiaz Ali film and 60 din ka shoot bolke pure …

Meet the actress who made Bollywood debut at 15, refused to do intimate scenes, got married when she was just…, is now…

Meet the actress who made Bollywood debut at 15, refused to do intimate scenes, got married when she was just…, is now…

Here’s a look at a Bollywood diva who charmed all with her beauty. She started her career at a young age. The diva, however, was clear that she won’t do intimate scenes in films. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sharmila Tagore to Dharmendra; Top Hindu stars who converted to Islam to break the religious barrier for the sake of love

Sharmila Tagore to Dharmendra; Top Hindu stars who converted to Islam to break the religious barrier for the sake of love

Not just the on-screen love stories of Bollywood has a global fan base but the off-screen real life stories from the film industry are really inspiring for many. Many stars crossed the barriers to be with the love of their life. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ayesha Takia makes shocking claims after husband gets booked by police in Goa

Ayesha Takia makes shocking claims after husband gets booked by police in Goa

Ayesha Takia, best known for films like Taarzan: The Wonder Car, No Smoking, Wanted and many more, is currently in the news as a case has been filed against her husband Farhan Azmi in Goa. Reportedly, he has been booked for rash driving. As per reports, he has been booked for creating ruckus in Candolim as he got into an altercation with the locals. A case has been filed against him and two Goa residents. Reportedly, Farhan was driving a luxury SUV when he was stopped by a few locals in Candolim. A fight took place and Farhan called the police for protection. He reportedly even asked the locals to back off and warned them about his licensed firearm. As the incident made it to the headlines, Ayesha Takia has reacted to it. Also Read – THIS Bollywood actress fell in love with MLA’s son.., changed her religion, got married at 23, left her successful career and is now…. The actress took to her Insta stories to state that her husband and child were ‘bullied’ …

Ayesha Takia says ‘we have proof’ after case filed against husband Farhan Azmi in Goa: ‘It was a night of horror’ | Bollywood

Ayesha Takia says ‘we have proof’ after case filed against husband Farhan Azmi in Goa: ‘It was a night of horror’ | Bollywood

Actor Ayesha Takia, best known for her role in Salman Khan’s Wanted, penned a note after her husband, Farhan Azmi, was booked by the Goa police for allegedly creating a ruckus in North Goa’s Candolim area over rash driving on Monday evening. Ayesha Takia claims her husband and son were bullied in Goa. (Also Read: Ayesha Takia deactivates Instagram account after being trolled for ‘plastic surgery’ again over recent pics) The Goa police filed a case on Tuesday against Farhan Azmi and two Goa residents. Farhan, who was driving a luxury SUV, was stopped by some locals in the Candolim area and a fight took place between them over a ‘petty issue’. He called the police and reportedly told the locals to back off, warning them that he had a licensed firearm for protection. Ayesha Takia claims her husband was bullied Now, Ayesha has taken to Instagram, claiming that her husband and son were bullied and left traumatised in Goa. She wrote, “It was a night of horror for our family up until this morning… …

Anjana Sukhani’s explosive claims about being forced into a kissing scene with Anil Kapoor; ‘I was just told…’

Anjana Sukhani’s explosive claims about being forced into a kissing scene with Anil Kapoor; ‘I was just told…’

Actress Anjana Sukhani has worked in a few Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Among the most successful ones is Salaam-E-Ishq by Nikkhil Advani. The film and the actress are back in news after she made a few shocking claims about the director. She also spoke about the kissing scene with Anil Kapoor in Salaam-E-Ishq and mentioned that she wasn’t informed about it earlier. It came as a shock to her, but was too afraid to refuse. Also Read – The Empire teaser: Nikkhil Advani and Disney+ Hotstar team up to create India’s Game of Thrones – deets inside In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Anjana shared that she wasn’t told about the kissing scene with Anil Kapoor until the very last moment. She learnt about it only on the set and felt like crying as she had nobody to talk to. Anjana explained that she wasn’t in a position to refuse and felt very nervous. She was overwhelmed and did not have anybody around to talk about it. The actress said, “I was just told …

THIS Bollywood actress fell in love with MLA’s son.., changed her religion, got married at 23, left her successful career and is now….

THIS Bollywood actress fell in love with MLA’s son.., changed her religion, got married at 23, left her successful career and is now….

This Bollywood actress made her debut and within no time managed to win hearts with her charming aura. Her on-screen pairing with Salman Khan did wonders and the film became a super hit. But, she grabbed attention with her personal life. The actress left her successful career and got married to her longtime boyfriend, who is a business and son of a Samajwadi Party leader. Can you guess who it is? Also Read – Salman Khan’s heroine Ayesha Takia gets trolled for her looks again; fans say ‘Kya karke rakhe ho?’ We are talking about Ayesha Takia who was 23 years old when she converted to Islam and married the son of an MLA. The actress took a drastic step at the peak of her career and left her fans shocked. She was seen in films like Tarzan: The Wonder Car, Wanted, Door and more. The actress was in a relationship with Farhan Azmi for 3 years, before taking her relationship to the next level. Also Read – Rimi Sen, Ayesha Takia and other celebs …