On Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s 8th anniversary, here’s a look at facts you probably didn’t know about Salman Khan’s blockbuster
8 years ago, Bollywood’s Bhaijaan Salman Khan made a permanent place in our hearts with his portrayal of Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. With heartwarming performances, a spectacular plot and killer star cast, the film emerged as a blockbuster. As it completes yet another milestone, here’s a look at lesser known facts about the comedy drama.
First choice for Bajrangi
Writer KV Vijayendra Prasad went to filmmaker Rakesh Roshan with the story in hopes of co-producing the film, with Hrithik Roshan in the lead. But Rakesh declined the offerKaun banega Bajrangi?
The lead role of Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi was also offered to mega star Rajinikanth, Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan and South superstar Allu Arjun. But it didn’t work out and in the end Salman Khan became our Bajrangi BhaijaanMunni’s original debut
Harshaali Malhotra was originally signed for Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. But after she beat 1000 girls to bag the role of Munni in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, her mother spoke to Salman about working exclusively for the Kabir Khan filmFirst choice for Chand Nawab
Nawazuddin Siddiqui was fantastic as Chand Nawab, a character that made a place in our hearts along with Bajrangi and Munni. But he wasn’t the first choice. Makers originally had Emraan Hashmi in mind, but the actor opted out because he felt it was a small roleSalman’s Panvel farmhouse
Some scenes in Bajrangi Bhaijaan were reportedly shot inside Salman Khan’s famous Panvel farmhouse, where he later spent most of the coronavirus lockdown