Vidhu Vinod Chopra Discloses Shah Rukh Khan As Original Pick for ‘1942: A Love Story,’ Not Anil Kapoor Vidhu Vinod Chopra reveals that he initially offered ‘1942: A Love Story’ to Shah Rukh Khan who was at the cusp of making his acting debut. Shah Rukh Khan and Vidhu Vinod Chopra have harbored plans for a collaboration over the span of three decades, yet the partnership remains unrealized. During a fireside chat at Kellogg School of Management, the filmmaker disclosed an intriguing anecdote—revealing that Shah Rukh was initially considered for the lead role in his romantic film ‘1942: A Love Story’. Reflecting on the history he shared with Shah Rukh, Vinod recounted, “Shah Rukh had a history with me. When I was making 1942: A Love Story, I’d seen his work. Renu (Saluja, his then-wife) had edited a film called Maya Memsaab. He had a small role. So I offered him the role. I was the first person to offer him a role. He wasn’t a star then,” Despite this, Shah Rukh’s career soared with …