Gadar Casting Rumours: Director Anil Sharma Clarifies Misunderstanding With Govinda

Rumors have circulated about the original cast of the film “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha,” with speculation that Govinda and Kajol were initially chosen for the lead roles. Director Anil Sharma clarified the situation and explained how Govinda misunderstood the offer.

Speculations and Reports

Reports have suggested that Govinda and Kajol were originally considered for the film, while others claim that Govinda and Neelam were offered the roles. Director Anil Sharma has addressed these rumors in an interview and IMDb trivia, stating that Govinda was indeed offered the film but was later replaced by Sunny Deol due to the failure of their previous collaboration, “Maharaja.”

Govinda’s Misunderstanding

During an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Anil Sharma debunked the rumors and revealed that Govinda misunderstood his intention. He clarified that while working on “Maharaja,” he had shared the story of “Gadar” with Govinda, which led to the misunderstanding that Govinda was being considered for the film.

Sunny Deol’s Casting Choice

Anil Sharma emphasized that Sunny Deol was his first and only choice for the central role in “Gadar.” Although he expressed his willingness to work with Govinda in the future, he never intended to cast him in “Gadar.”

Ameesha Patel’s Role

Regarding the role of Ameesha Patel’s character Saqeena, there were rumors that Neelam and Kajol were considered for the part. Anil Sharma denied approaching Neelam and neither confirmed nor denied Kajol’s association with “Gadar.” He clarified that he approached several prominent actresses at the time, but they had various reasons for not accepting the role, such as personal agendas or a dislike for period films.

Background of “Gadar: Ek Prem Katha”

“Gadar: Ek Prem Katha” is a love story set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan partition. The film tells the tale of a Sikh boy from India and a Muslim girl from Pakistan who marry each other but face separation due to the strained relations between the two countries. The movie was loosely inspired by the true story of Boota Singh.

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